The complex economics of migration | Business Beyond

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The complex economics of migration | Business Beyond

Migration has become a dominant political issue in many countries. In developed economies in particular, opposition to immigration – particularly irregular migration – has fuelled support for some political movements. Yet there is extensive evidence that migration is vital for developed economies, brings major benefits and will be essential as societies age. But are there also economic costs? And is the way the world currently handles migration fit for purpose? This episode of Business Beyond looks at some of the evidence around the economics of migration.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Modern migration
04:08 Anti-migrant sentiment
05:49 Housing and public finances
12:29 The German picture
19:44 US model of migration tested
22:57 An uncertain future
25:52 Conclusion

For more from the experts we spoke to:

Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) – https://www.iom.int/biography-iom-director-general
Michael A. Clemens, Economics Professor at George Mason University – https://www.mclem.org/
Susanne Schultz, senior fellow in Democracy and Cohesion, Bertelsmann Stiftung – https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/ueber-uns/wer-wir-sind/ansprechpartner/mitarbeiter/cid/susanne-schultz
Panu Poutvaara, Director of the ifo Center for Migration and Development Economics – https://www.ifo.de/en/poutvaara-p
Ana Damas de Matos, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Jacques Poot, Emeritus Professor of Population Economics University of Waikato, New Zealand – https://www.motu.nz/about-us/people/jacques-poot

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Date: October 17, 2025