February 21, 2012
Does the U.S. Need and Want Low-Skill Haitian Workers? Yes: Just Look Around
Last month, a CGD initiative succeeded in getting Haitians access to America’s largest temporary work visa program.
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January 13, 2012
Dubai, Magnet for Foreign Workers, Could Do Better by Easing Labor Mobility Restrictions
The story of Dubai is remarkable. In six decades it has grown from a small fishing village to a gleaming metropolis with a per capita GDP comparable to that of the United States. In many ways, Dubai must be seen to be believed. Even its skyline is unreal–rising straight out of the desert and dominated by the tallest building in the world—the 2625 ft., 160-story, silver-and-glass Burj Khalifa.
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