Editorial: Migration costs

Martha W. Rees ()
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Martha W. Rees: Sociology & Anthropology, Agnes Scott College, Deca-tur, GA, USA.

Migration Letters, 2009, vol. 6, issue 1, 1-2

Abstract: Much has been written about the costs—and benefits--of migra-tion--in terms of the costs to the US (or receiving regions) and of the benefits to migrants. Massey (2005) concludes that because (Mexican) immigrants pay taxes, they are not a drain on public services. In fact, migrants are less likely to use public services, and pay taxes for services they don’t use. Almost two-thirds have So-cial Security taxes withheld, only 10% have sent a child to public schools, and under 5% or have used food stamps, welfare, or un-employment compensation.

Keywords: migration costs; conflict; Mexico; transnationalism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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