What Are True Costs And Benefits Of Illegal Immigration?


Summary

The video discusses the impact of illegal immigrant workers in the U.S. job market, focusing on benefits to employers and industries, such as lower labor costs and increased profits. It also explores the downside for competing U.S. workers, particularly those without high school education, who face job competition from illegal immigrants. Additionally, the video touches on the tax contributions of some illegal immigrants who pay taxes and are willing to prove compliance despite not being U.S. citizens.


Debate on the Value of Illegal Immigrant Workers

Discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of illegal immigrant workers in the U.S. job market, focusing on the impact on employers, industries, and competing U.S. workers.

Benefits to Employers and Industries

Explanation of how employers and industries benefit from hiring illegal immigrant workers, citing examples from the agriculture industry in San Francisco and the potential impact on labor costs and consumer prices.

Impact on Labor Costs and Consumer Prices

Exploration of the implications of lower labor costs for boosting profits and reducing prices for consumers due to the use of illegal immigrant labor in various industries.

Disadvantages for Competing U.S. Workers

Discussion on how U.S. workers, particularly those without high school education, are negatively affected by competition with illegal immigrant workers for jobs, as highlighted by Congressman Brian Bullbury.

Tax Contribution by Illegal Immigrants

Insight into the tax contributions made by some illegal immigrants, with examples of individuals paying taxes and willing to prove their compliance, despite not being U.S. citizens.

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