U.S. Immigration Policy and Global Interdependence
This report examines the roots of the current immigration policy problem, proposes a new framework of reference for immigration issues, and suggests some central principles for developing an effective policy. The authors suggest viewing immigration and refugee movements as belonging to a set of global flows. Using the global flow framework to clarify the current realities, the report concludes by offering four principles for developing policy. First, in setting immigration policy there must be sensitivity not only to U.S. vulnerabilities but also to the effects of policies on sending countries. Second, policymakers must be alert and organizationally prepared to deal with spillover effects. Third, policymakers should not allow long-term issues to be obscured by the need to deal with short-term crises. Finally, individual interests, although they must be considered, must not be allowed to override the national interest.
- Format:
- Paperback, 24 Pages
- Year:
- 1982
- List Price:
- $20.00
- Price:
- $16.00 Special 20% Web Discount
- Full Document (pdf format) (File size 1.1 MB)
Use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 7.0 or higher for the best experience.
Document Details
- Copyright: RAND Corporation
- Availability: Available
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 24
- List Price: $20.00
- Price: $16.00
- ISBN/EAN: 0-8330-0426-3
- Document Number: R-2887-FF/RF/RC/NICHD
- Year: 1982
- Series: Reports
This report is part of the RAND Corporation report series. The report was a product of the RAND Corporation from 1948 to 1993 that represented the principal publication documenting and transmitting RAND's major research findings and final research.
Permission is given to duplicate this electronic document for personal use only, as long as it is unaltered and complete. Copies may not be duplicated for commercial purposes. Unauthorized posting of RAND PDFs to a non-RAND Web site is prohibited. RAND PDFs are protected under copyright law. For information on reprint and linking permissions, please visit the RAND Permissions page.
The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND's publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors.
RAND® is a registered trademark. Copyright © 1994-2012 RAND Corporation.