Bill Bernardoni sits down with David Bier of the Cato Institute to unpack a major new study on immigration and its impact on government budgets. The findings challenge a common narrative—arguing that immigrants have contributed trillions more in taxes than they’ve taken in benefits. From Social Security and education costs to welfare usage and labor participation, this conversation digs into the data, the criticisms, and why the debate over immigration economics is far from settled.
Do you think the economic argument for immigration is being overlooked in today’s political debate?