Illegal Aliens: Limited Research Suggests Illegal Aliens May Displace Native Workers

摘要

The report assesses and synthesizes existing studies dealing with the effects of illegal aliens on the U.S. labor market. The following topics were studied: The countries and continents of origin of illegal aliens--A comparison between studies of illegal aliens and national estimates; The U.S. geographical location of illegal aliens--A comparison between studies of illegal aliens and national estimates; U.S. industries employing illegal aliens--A comparison between INS data and studies of illegal aliens; U.S. occupations of illegal aliens--A comparison between two data sources; Mean ratings of employer preference for subgroups of workers in three occupations in San Diego; Quality considerations for case studies on illegal aliens; and Quality considerations for other studies on illegal aliens.