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Stopping immigration and labor shortages — I'll gather recent data and forecasts to assess the link. Short answer: Yes - in most advanced economies with aging populations and low birth rates, stopping immigration entirely would very likely worsen labor shortages and eventually shrink the labor force. The size and timing of the effect depends on the country, sector, and whether wages, automation o

Stopping immigration — would it trigger labor shortages? I'll pull the latest research on how immigration ties to workforce supply. Stopping immigration would very likely worsen labor shortages, especially in the short term and in specific sectors, according to most economic research, though the effect is not uniform across the entire economy. 1. How much does immigration contribute to the labo