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The Effects of Immigration

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Elections in the U.S. and in Europe have brought to light just how differently people view the effects of immigration.  Among many groups, immigration has fallen out of favor. But an analysis of United Nations data by Fitch Ratings indicates that halting immigration would drastically diminish the potential working population of developed economies, leaving these aging societies more dependent on shrinking labor forces and resulting in significant financial stress on pension systems.  

On immigration, Anirban Basu.

Anirban Basu, Chariman Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group (SPG), is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading economic consultants. Prior to founding SPG he was Chairman and CEO of Optimal Solutions Group, a company he co-founded and which continues to operate. Anirban has also served as Director of Applied Economics and Senior Economist for RESI, where he used his extensive knowledge of the Mid-Atlantic region to support numerous clients in their strategic decision-making processes. Clients have included the Maryland Department of Transportation, St. Paul Companies, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Players Committee and the Martin O'Malley mayoral campaign.