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(Forbes)Study Breaks New Ground On The Benefits Of Immigration To Innovation

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2026-07-07
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Forbes
Summary
A series of recent economic studies concludes that immigration has been a major driver of U.S. innovation and economic growth. Immigrants contribute not only through their own skills but also by clustering in innovation hubs such as Silicon Valley, where they enhance the productivity of U.S.-born workers. Researchers estimate that without immigration between 1880 and 1920, U.S. GDP per capita would have been 8.2% lower by 1940.

The studies also find that restrictive immigration policies, including the 1924 Immigration Act, reduced innovation, patent creation, and long-term economic growth. Immigrants account for an estimated 36% of U.S. innovation, generate a disproportionate share of patents, and play a central role in founding high-growth companies, suggesting that immigration strengthens rather than weakens America's economy and technological leadership.
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