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Sociology

The Impact of Immigration on Native-Born Attitudes Toward Welfare States

Quick fact

Across OECD countries, a 1 percentage point increase in the foreign-born share of the population is associated with a 0.4 to 0.8 percentage point decline in native-born support for redistribution, even after controlling for economic conditions.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why some countries with high immigration still have generous welfare states while others cut benefits? The answer lies not just in economics, but in our psychology.