20th century Quote by Milton Friedman
“You had a flood of immigrants, millions of them, coming to this country. What brought them here? It was the hope for a better life for them and their children. And, in the main, they succeeded. It is hard to find any century in history, in which so large a number of people experience so great an improvement in the conditions of their life, in the opportunities open to them, as in the period of the 19th and early 20th century.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Role of Immigration in Economic Growth", 1995
Mass immigration can dramatically improve living standards when opportunities exist.
In simple terms: Immigration boosts prosperity under the right conditions.
Key Takeaway
Promote policies that enable immigrant success.
Themes
immigration
economic growth
opportunity
Mood
analytical
thought‑provoking
Type
economic
sociopolitical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- labor legislation
- social services
Key Concepts
labor markets
social mobility
demographic change
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies best aid immigrant integration?
- How does immigration affect native workers?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on integration and social support.
