In the years ahead, America’s reliance on foreign-born labor will likely continue growing—but it will not grow uniformly across states and occupations. To shed light on how demand for immigrants and visas may vary across geographies and occupations, the Brookings Workforce of the Future initiative created the Visa Outlook Explorer, which projects targeted immigrant needs through 2030.
Dany Bahar, Ian Seyal, and Greg Wright share some takeaways from the data and discuss the important contributions of immigrants to the U.S. economy.
Taiwan’s lessons on election interference. Chinese interference was a factor once again in Taiwan’s elections. Yang Kuang-shun says that Taiwan’s countermeasures, including government action and civil society efforts, offer a robust defense model.
Racial equity and inclusive economic growth. Small and mid-sized U.S. cities have the potential to catalyze inclusive economic growth, but structural racism and key constraints stifle these regions’ potential. Joseph Parilla, Mayu Takeuchi, and Xavier de Souza Briggs share details about the Regional Inclusive Growth Network and call for private sector investments in racially inclusive economic growth.
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