Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Economics
First Advisor
Dr. Chad Curtis
Abstract
This research investigates the complex interplay between immigration labor and market equilibrium in the United States, focusing on the period from 2000 to 2019. By examining the correlation between the rate of net international migration and the unemployment-to-vacancy ratio (U/V) across 51 states, the study uncovers significant relationships that shed light on immigration dynamics in response to labor market conditions. The findings support the hypothesis that a decrease in the U/V ratio leads to an increase in immigration in the following period as immigrants seek improved job employment prospects.
Recommended Citation
La, Khai Quay, "Immigration Level and its Impact on the United States Labor Market Tightness" (2024). Honors Theses. 1755.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/honors-theses/1755