Immigration and Economic Statistics
Gregg and Russ discuss the impact of immigration on economic statistics, highlighting how bringing in large numbers of immigrants can hold down certain indicators like median household growth and healthcare coverage. They also caution against cherry-picking data and emphasize the need to consider demographic changes when analyzing the overall well-being of the population.In this clip
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Gregg Easterbrook on the American Standard of Living
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