Some of the core beliefs in the libertarian philosophy are individual rights and limited government intervention. This philosophy extends to the issue of immigration, which I wholeheartedly support. The purpose of this blog post is to discuss the economic benefits of immigration from a libertarian perspective, as well as to refute common misconceptions about immigration
Has America Run Out of Room for Immigrants?
Has America run out of room for immigrants? This has become a key question in the recent surge of interest in immigration policy in the United States. Supporters of tighter restrictions on immigration use various arguments to answer this question, citing higher crime rates caused by immigration, negative effects of immigration on the economy, and low levels of availability of housing, food, and jobs.
Is There a Right to Immigrate?
Is there a moral right to immigrate? The philosopher Michael Huemer argued that humans have a distinct right to immigrate and that any government barring peaceful immigration was violating a basic right. He provided real life examples and analogies that help to understand the logic behind the right to immigrate.
Securing the Southern Border: Part 1
Drug cartels, as terrible and inhumane as they are, operate very efficiently and have excellent business models. They understand the supply and demand of the drug markets and how to make the highest profits possible for themselves. They also understand drug laws in the U.S. and how to use them to their advantage.
The Case for Open Borders
There are enormous benefits that could be realized by adopting an Open Borders policy. The economic benefits are the most obvious. GDP growth would boom and poverty rates would fall drastically. But basic freedoms like the freedom of association would also be expanded.
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