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Will stopping immigration cause labor shortages?
Stopping immigration's impact on labor supply is complex — I'll gather recent data on shortages across sectors.
In short: Yes - economic research and government forecasts indicate that stopping or sharply reducing immigration would likely cause or worsen labor shortages, especially in the medium to long term, though the size and timing depends on the sector, demographics, and whether automation o