(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Political debates about the impact of immigration on the economy have often been at odds with the facts, but the consensus is surprisingly uncontroversial among economists: Immigration expands and strengthens the economy.

The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) and the Immigration Research Initiative have come together to synthesize some of the most essential facts on immigration, Immigrant Workers and the economy in a one-page fact sheet.

The EPI will co-release additional fact sheets summarizing State-by-State economic impacts in the coming days.

The fact sheets highlight the reality of how immigration benefits the economy and all Workers.

For example: Immigrant Workers are a major and vital component of the U.S. Workforce across occupations and industries, many of which would struggle without their contributions; Immigration expands U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is good for growth; Immigration overall has led to better - not worse - wages and work opportunities for U.S.-born Workers; Immigration is enabling the U.S. to see continued economic growth despite an aging U.S.-born population and shrinking number of prime-age Working Adults; Immigrants play a key role in health care and home care jobs that help ensure retirement with dignity for seniors and independent living for people with disabilities; and People who immigrate to the United States increase the economy’s stock of human capital and ideas, two crucial ingredients for long-run economic growth.

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