How the US Regime Subsidizes Immigration—both Legal and Illegal

Tags: U.S. Economy, U.S. History

03/14/2024 Ryan McMaken

Governments in the US subsidize immigration through a bevy of welfare programs. The effect of subsidization is predictable: you get more of what you subsidize. This is true for student loans, ethanol, immigrants, and more.

Original Article: How the US Regime Subsidizes Immigration—both Legal and Illegal

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