The Political Effects of Immigration: Culture or Economics?

Alberto Alesina and Marco Tabellini

No 30079, NBER Working Papers from National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

Abstract: We review the growing literature on the political economy of immigration. First, we discuss the effects of immigration on a wide range of political and social outcomes. The existing evidence suggests that immigrants often, but not always, trigger backlash, increasing support for anti-immigrant parties and lowering preferences for redistribution and diversity among natives. Next, we unpack the channels behind the political effects of immigration, distinguishing between economic and non-economic forces. In examining the mechanisms, we highlight important mediating factors, such as misperceptions, the media, and the conditions under which inter-group contact occurs. We also outline promising avenues for future research.

JEL-codes: D72 J15 J61 Z1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022-05
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Published as Alberto Alesina & Marco Tabellini, 2024. "The Political Effects of Immigration: Culture or Economics?," Journal of Economic Literature, vol 62(1), pages 5-46.

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