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Will stopping immigration cause labor shortages?
Will halting immigration tighten labor markets? I'll gather recent research on the link.
Yes, most economic research finds that stopping or sharply reducing immigration would cause or worsen labor shortages - particularly in specific industries and over the long term due to demographics - though the aggregate effect is debated.
1. General finding: Reduced immigration tightens labor supply
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