Economist Podcasts Expelling mistake: the costs of hardline immigration policy
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Aug 9, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Callan Williams, a Senior economics writer at The Economist, dives into the complexities of immigration policy and its heavy economic toll. He highlights the stark public sentiment shift towards harder immigration controls. Meanwhile, Max Norman, a Culture correspondent, sheds light on the fascinating journey of breakdancing from the streets to its Olympic debut in 2024, exploring both its cultural roots and the concerns surrounding its commercialization. Together, they reveal the intricate interplay of culture and policy in today's world.
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Immigration Policy Shifts
- Countries are cracking down on "degree mill" universities to control immigration.
- Other measures include restricting family migration, barring asylum for illegal border crossers, and speeding up deportations.
Deportation Examples
- Donald Trump's plan involves deporting 7.5 to 8 million people.
- Historical examples, like Canada during the Depression and Uganda in the 1970s, show deportations cause economic damage.
Economic Impacts of Immigration Policies
- Mass deportations would likely cause economic chaos, but the effects of moderate policies are uncertain.
- Short-term benefits of slowing immigration include reduced housing inflation, but long-term costs include decreased innovation.