Able Quote by Kenneth Rogoff
“If you didn't have employers able to pay off the books and off the record safely in cash, you wouldn't have illegal immigration on nearly the scale that we do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Economic Forum, 2019
Immigration policies are linked to labor market conditions and cash handling practices.
In simple terms: Immigration is driven by economic incentives.
Key Takeaway
Address underlying economic factors to manage migration.
Themes
economics
immigration
policy
labor markets
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- border control
- wage regulation
- tax enforcement
Key Concepts
push-pull theory
informal economies
cash transactions
Questions to Reflect On
- What economic reforms could reduce illegal migration?
- How do cash restrictions affect informal workers?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring human rights concerns can oversimplify the issue.
