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Will stopping immigration cause labor shortages?
Stopping immigration and labor shortages is a debated economic question — I'll gather the latest evidence on how migration affects workforce supply.
Short answer: In most advanced economies today - yes, especially over time - but the size, timing and distribution of shortages depends on demographics, sector and what replaces immigration.
1. Stopping immigration shrinks the labor supply quickly