Title: The Causes & Effects of Immigration in America | Synonym
Headings: The Causes & Effects of Immigration in America
The Causes & Effects of Immigration in America
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1 Economy, Wars and Politics Causes
2 Personal Rights and Freedom Causes
3 Effects

Content: Others find, or think they have found, an opportunity for large financial gain. 3 Effects
When people speak today of the effects of immigration they usually refer to our economy. Some people believe that immigration should be encouraged and that it helps our economy as immigrants are willing to do jobs established citizens do not. For example, food service and maintenance jobs that are held by the young and the uneducated could be done by immigrants. The other side of the argument is that immigrants are taking away jobs from Americans as they come here looking for work. One could argue that young Americans should be working in food service or maintenance jobs for the experience and pay. There is no official ruling on which side of the argument is correct. Some people believe immigrants aversely affect American pay by accepting lower wages, while others argue that immigration raises wages. The debate rages on as economists publish the results of studies and as Congress and municipal governments pass new immigration legislation.