Michael Clemens
Fellow @CGDev and @IZA_bonn, winner of @RoyalEconSoc Prize. My views only. Assoc. Editor @JPopEcon. Author of @WallsofNations. YouTube: bit.ly/1JWpML8
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The Case for Open Borders
In a new graphic-nonfiction book, a libertarian economist conjures an alternative reality in which immigration is unlimited all over the world.
Michael Clemens
A thoughtful review by Zoey Poll of @bryan_caplan and @ZachWeiner's innovative book on immigration.
For the record, "making snow angels in mountains of cash" is something I do pretty much on a daily basis.
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Russia Backs Trump’s Re-election, and He Fears Democrats Will Exploit Its Support
A classified briefing to lawmakers angered the president, who complained that Democrats would “weaponize” the disclosure.
Gezi, Istiklal and the never-ending mall
On Feb. 18, a court ruled to acquit all defendants in the Gezi Park trial, a bizarre affair where civil society figures and celebrities were charged with plotting the protests for the purpose of toppling the government. While the 2013 protests did...
Diasporas and Economic Development: A Review of the Evidence and Policy
The paper reviews recent literature on the economics of migration and diasporas, focusing on economic gains and opportunities that these diasporas could represent for home countries. In addition, the paper discusses policies aimed at leveraging this...
Increasing Immigrant Inclusion: Family History, Empathy, and Immigration in the United States
Priming Americans on their own immigration history induces more support for immigrants and immigration.
Germany Shooting Leaves at Least 11 Dead in Far-Right Attack
The suspect in shootings at two bars in the central city of Hanau, a 43-year-old German, was found dead in his apartment alongside his mother.
Database on Immigrants in OECD and non-OECD Countries: DIOC - OECD
Several years ago, the OECD started to compile data based on population censuses of OECD countries for the 2000 census round. Since then, two other roundw were added to the first one. And the OECD and the World Bank have joined their efforts in a...
OECD iLibrary | A global profile of emigrants to OECD countries: Younger and more skilled migrants from more diverse countries
OECD's dissemination platform for all published content - books, serials and statistics
Imagine That Donald Trump Has Almost No Control Over Justice
Congress should transform the department into an independent agency untouched by the president’s whims.
Trump Expected to Name Richard Grenell to Top Intelligence Post
President Trump is expected to name Richard Grenell, the current U.S. ambassador to Germany, as his next acting Director of National Intelligence, said people familiar with the plans.
Home Secretary Priti Patel admits own parents may not have been allowed into UK under her new immigration laws
Minister insisted that changes were 'not about my background or my parents'
Submission to the new international development policy
This is my personal submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade who are managing the Australian Government’s new international development policy. My submission focuses on Pacif…
Unlocking the Benefits of Migration
Introducing an IPL initiative that aims to make migration a powerful force for growth in the developing world.
Do Immigrants Assimilate More Slowly Today Than in the Past?
(Forthcoming Article) - Using millions of historical census records and modern birth certificates, we document that immigrants assimilated into US society at similar rates in the past and present. We measure cultural
assimilation as immigrants...
Trump Commutes Corruption Sentence of Governor Rod Blagojevich of Illinois
The president also pardoned Edward DeBartolo, a former owner of the San Francisco 49ers who pleaded guilty to a felony in 1998 for not reporting an extortion scheme.
U.S. Launch: World Migration Report 2020
Download the Report The event will be webcast live from this page. In late 2019, IOM’s Director General released the tenth edition of the IOM flagship publication, the World Migration Report 2020. Designed to provide the latest data and information...
Federal judges' association calls emergency meeting after DOJ intervenes in case of Trump ally Roger Stone
An association of federal judges has called an emergency meeting after Attorney General William Barr intervened in the case of Trump ally Roger Stone.
The World Bank loses another chief economist
Penny Goldberg leaves after only 15 months in the job
Bill Barr Must Resign
The attorney general is working to destroy the integrity and independence of the Justice Department, in order to make Donald Trump a president who can operate above the law.
Making Young Voters: Converting Civic Attitudes into Civic Action: John B. Holbein, D. Sunshine Hillygus: 9781108726337: Amazon.com: Books
Making Young Voters: Converting Civic Attitudes into Civic Action [John B. Holbein, D. Sunshine Hillygus] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. In 2016, 90% of young Americans reported an interest in politics. 80% intended to vote....