Debunking Major Myths About Immigrants’ Socioeconomic Status in the US

 By: Walter Ewing - www.immigrationimpact.com/ - Fotografía: Arog Vila

Opponents of immigration often claim that European immigrants who came to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are radically different than the Latin Americans and Asians who immigrate here today.

A new book by two economic historians disproves that by examining several of the most widely held myths about economic success and cultural integration among immigrants and their children. The book, Streets of Gold: America’s Untold Story of Immigrant Success, was written by Ran Abramitzky and Leah Boustan. The authors recently discussed their book in a webinar held by the American Immigration Council.

The authors draw upon their own groundbreaking research comparing the Europeans who came to this country between 1880 and 1920 with the Latin American and Asian immigrants who have arrived since 1965... More information  https://www.inmigracionyvisas.com/a5515-Myths-About-Immigrants-Socioeconomic-Status-in-the-US.html