2. Improved Living Standards for the Poorest People
When immigrants bring their often cheaper labor to a country, they necessarily produce more economical goods for the citizens living in that country. However, the greatest benefits can be felt by those even poorer: those living in the immigrant’s home country. In fact, some economists suggest that open borders could bring an end to global poverty. This is because, as noted in the previous point, migrants can make much more in some countries than they ever would in their birth country. Further, immigrants send around $200 billion (if not closer to $400 billion) back to their home countries, allowing for significant economic development.
