First published 2007
America has lost control of its southern border. Three sharp policy analysts examine how the nation's immigration system has gone off track. They argue that most immigrants now arrive illegally from Mexico, bringing limited skills and education while consuming significant taxpayer resources through healthcare, schooling, and criminal justice costs. The authors contend these newcomers contribute far less economic value than they require in public spending. Mac Donald and her colleagues propose a complete overhaul that would prioritize skilled, educated applicants based on their potential contributions to American prosperity. They advocate for a merit-based system that serves national interests rather than humanitarian impulses. The book presents a framework for regaining border security while attracting immigrants who strengthen rather than strain the economy.
Genres: american, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, public-policy
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: policy-analysis
Setting: America, Mexico
Period: 21st-century
224 pages · Hardcover · Ivan R. Dee