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Article: As information flows, so does immigration.
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- Saint Paul Pioneer Press (St. Paul, MN)
- Article date:
- May 19, 2006
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Byline: Edward Lotterman
By Edward Lotterman
Information plays as crucial a role in migration as in most other economic activities. The faster and more accurately information flows, the more efficient the process. That usually is good for society. But when better information facilitates doing something illegal, that isn't necessarily true.
Many people wonder why immigration has mushroomed recently. For decades, large wage differentials have existed between the United States and poor countries like Mexico. Yes, some people entered the United States seeking work without legal permission. But the numbers were small. Most who entered found work in ...