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Are undocumented migrants an economic burden or an economic asset?

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Sunday Standard Are undocumented migrants an economic burden or an economic asset? Recent protests against undocumented immigration in parts of South Africa have once again thrust immigration to the forefront of public debate. Concerns over jobs, crime, pressure on public services and the cost of undocumented migration have fuelled calls for tougher border controls and stricter enforcement of immigration laws. At the same time, businesses in sectors […] The post Are undocumented migrants an economic burden or an economic asset? first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Dr. Kesaobaka Molebatsi

First report: Undocumented migration does not raise crime rates, huge study finds — nature.com, 2d