Michael Clemens was quoted in the Economist

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is currently determining whether to renew, change, or end Title 42 — a Trump-era public health policy allowing for the immediate removal of migrants encountered by the border patrol. According to Axios, intelligence analysts predict a new mass-migration event of ...

In fact, an analysis by the Center for Global Development estimates that up to € 27 billion is needed to cover the costs of accommodation, transport and food for refugees. This amount is reported only for the first year and covers each state separately.

Resettling those fleeing war-torn Ukraine could cost $30 billion in the first year alone, a new report from the Center for Global Development has estimated. It also warns that a more permanent integration of millions of people would reshape Europe’s entire economy.

Huge pay incentives and immigration fast-tracks are leading many to leave countries whose health systems urgently need their expertise.

Returning to pre-pandemic levels of immigration could help put the U.S. on a path back to its pre-pandemic labor force, easing the staffing shortages that are holding back parts of the economy.

Michael Clemens joined NYT's The Argument podcast to discuss how the US could improve its migrate on policy. Listen here.