Immigrant Quote by Fabrizio Moreira
“One way to quantify the immigrant contribution to the overall economy is to measure their share of the U.S. economic output. One such examination for the years 2009-2011 found that immigrants contributed 14.7 percent of the total economic output.”
About This Quote
Source Research report: Economic analysis, United States, 2013
Immigrants significantly boost national output, accounting for nearly fifteen percent of total production.
In simple terms: Immigrants add a lot to the economy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support immigrant contributions.
Themes
immigration
economy
productivity
labor market
diversity
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
economic
informative
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business strategy
- education planning
- community development
- tax revenue analysis
Key Concepts
economic impact
GDP contribution
workforce integration
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies best leverage immigrant talent?
- How can we ensure benefits are widely shared?
A Different Perspective
Data may not capture all costs; integration challenges exist.
