Synopsis
A fair and just immigration policy is necessary for the U.S. to avoid absolute population decline and maintain economic viability and competitiveness in domestic and international markets. The negative externalities of failing to develop such a policy are far-ranging, adversely impacting on our social, economic, and political institutions, as well as the communities in which we live, work, play, and do business.
Introduction
Our nation’s future demographic dynamism is inextricably tied to how we resolve the ongoing highly polarized debate about international migration. That is, whether we—as a nation–are willing to recommit to welcoming newcomers from other regions of the world who aspire to relocate to the U.S.
A data-informed decision is required in this matter to reduce the risk and likelihood of the U.S. entering a protracted phase of absolute population decline–— potentially beginning as early as by the end of this year. Such a development would adversely affect the nation’s economic vitality domestically and our competitiveness globally.