Immigrants Take Jobs from U.S. Teens

In the summer of 1978 60 percent of U.S. teenagers were either employed or seeking employment. Last summer the percentage was 35 percent. One reason for the decline is immigration. A study by the Federal Reserve’s board of governors stated that “the increase in population of less educated immigrants has had a considerably more negative effect on employment outcomes of for native youth than for natives adults.” Studies have shown that teen employment greatly contributes to successful adult employment.

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