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The Economist has historically been pro-immigration, pointing out a correlation between immigration rates and GDP growth.
This is the first time I can remember them ever suggesting anything anti... I suspect they may be in touch with wider public opinion for as long as the economy remains in the doldrums...
[url= http://www.economist.com/news/britain/21645309-latest-figures-immigration-are-not-only-numbers-count-not-adding-up ]Immigration analysis[/url]
In the digital age numeracy is a key skill and increasing the stock of the population that possess these skills is important. Britain seems to be doing the opposite.
Working fewer hours and having your population’s general numeracy lowered by immigration might not be the best way for Britain to create a dynamic, growing economy.
Posted : 26/02/2015 11:27 pm