{"id":4603,"date":"2023-06-10T06:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-10T10:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fundavenyc.org\/portal\/?p=4603"},"modified":"2023-12-27T18:38:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T23:38:37","slug":"immigrants-effect-on-our-economy-debunking-3-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fundavenyc.org\/portal\/2023\/06\/10\/immigrants-effect-on-our-economy-debunking-3-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigrants\u2019 Effect on our Economy: Debunking 3 Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New York City is and always has<\/a> been a beacon of hope and opportunity, fostering a vibrant economy built on the diverse skills, entrepreneurial spirit and culturally rich contributions of generations of immigrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there remains public debate about the economic impact of immigrants in the US, especially with the sudden arrival of thousands to New York City since 2022. Given the nature of our work, story and composition, we at Fundavenyc are firsthand witnesses of our community\u2019s journey and thus intimately understand the reality of the situation. We would like to take this opportunity to address some of the biggest myths surrounding the economic effect of immigrants in New York City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 1: Immigrants take jobs away from native New Yorkers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research consistently shows that immigrants do not take jobs away from native New Yorkers, in fact immigrants often fill positions overlooked or considered undesirable by the native workforce. They tend to complement the existing workforce by filling labor market gaps and taking on jobs in industries with labor shortages, ensuring a vibrant and diverse job market.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Migrant involvement spans many sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, construction, and retail, contributing to the overall growth and diversity of the labor market. In many cases, immigrants help create new jobs by starting their own businesses, which creates a positive cycle. A 2021 report by the Anti-Defamation League<\/a> shows that states with large numbers of immigrants report lower unemployment rates for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 2: Immigrants put a strain on New York City’s public resources.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the New York Mayor’s Office, recent statistics show that more than 70% of asylum seekers and recently arrived migrants have found employment within the first six months of arriving in New York. The results demonstrate they are self-sufficient and by supporting them at their most vulnerable, we accelerate their ability to integrate into our labor ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immigrants are not just workers, but consumers as well. They buy local products and services, which bolsters businesses and the economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immigrants also contribute more in taxes than they receive in public benefits, meaning they more than cover the cost of public education, healthcare, and more. The American Immigration Council shows that in 2019, immigrants collectively paid more than $492 billion in taxes<\/a>, including over $30 billion paid by undocumented immigrants. Everyone pays sales taxes on purchased goods and property taxes on home purchases, and more than half<\/a> of all undocumented immigrant households file income tax returns using Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 3: Immigrants reduce the wages of native New Yorkers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extensive studies show that there is little to no evidence of long-term negative wage impacts due to immigration in New York City. As the Insights and Analysis on Economics and Finance (IMF) indicates, \u201cmigrants bring economic benefits for advanced economies<\/a>\u201d. Their entrepreneurial ventures and economic contributions create new job opportunities and stimulate wage growth for immigrants and natives alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immigrants are an invaluable asset to the New York City economy. They do not replace native workers, but instead fill essential roles, ensuring that the city’s industries thrive. Contrary to common misconceptions, immigrants contribute significantly more in taxes than they receive in public benefits, including through purchasing goods and supporting public resources. In addition, the participation of immigrants in the local economy stimulates job creation and wage growth for all workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By recognizing and appreciating the economic contributions of immigrants, New York City can continue to build on its legacy as a global center of innovation, cultural exchange, and economic opportunity. Adopting policies that encourage immigrant integration, entrepreneurship, and workforce development is essential to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and prosperous urban landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3 Mitos Sobre El Efecto de los Inmigrantes en Nuestra Econom\u00eda <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

La Ciudad de Nueva York es y siempre ha sido<\/a> un faro de esperanza y oportunidad, fomentando una econom\u00eda vibrante basada en las diversas habilidades, el esp\u00edritu emprendedor y las ricas contribuciones culturales de generaciones de inmigrantes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sin embargo, existe un continuo debate sobre el impacto econ\u00f3mico de los inmigrantes en EEUU, m\u00e1s a\u00fan ahora con la llegada repentina de tantos miles de inmigrantes y solicitantes de asilo a la ciudad de Nueva York. Ya que, en Fundavenyc conocemos a fondo la realidad de nuestra comunidad inmigrante y somos testigos de su integraci\u00f3n a la ciudad, queremos disipar algunos de los mayores mitos que rodean el efecto de los inmigrantes en la econom\u00eda de la ciudad de Nueva York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mito 1: Los inmigrantes les quitan los trabajos a los residentes de Nueva York.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investigaciones muestran que los inmigrantes no le quitan los trabajos a los residentes de NY, usualmente estos ocupan puestos que la mano de obra neoyorquina pasa por alto. De hecho, los inmigrantes tienden a complementar la fuerza laboral existente, llenando vac\u00edos del mercado laboral y trabajando en industrias con escasez de mano de obra, lo que garantiza un mercado laboral vibrante.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La participaci\u00f3n inmigrante abarca sectores como la atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica, la hospitalidad, la construcci\u00f3n y el comercio minorista, contribuyendo as\u00ed al crecimiento general de la econom\u00eda y a la diversidad del mercado laboral. En muchos casos, los inmigrantes ayudan a crear nuevas fuentes de trabajo al emprender su propio negocio. Un reporte de The Anti-Defamation League<\/a> del 2021 demuestra que los estados con una mayor cantidad de inmigrantes reportan tasas de desempleo m\u00e1s bajas para todos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mito 2: Los inmigrantes son carga p\u00fablica para la Ciudad de Nueva York.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seg\u00fan nuevas estad\u00edsticas de la Oficina del Alcalde de Nueva York, m\u00e1s del 70% de los solicitantes de asilo y los inmigrantes reci\u00e9n llegados han encontrado empleo dentro de los primeros 6 meses de haber llegado a la ciudad. Los resultados se\u00f1alan que al ayudarlos en sus momentos m\u00e1s vulnerables, aceleramos su ingreso al ecosistema laboral y son autosuficientes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adem\u00e1s, los inmigrantes, no son solo trabajadores, tambi\u00e9n consumidores. Compran productos y servicios locales, lo cual es bueno para las empresas y la econom\u00eda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tambi\u00e9n contribuyen m\u00e1s en impuestos de lo que reciben en beneficios p\u00fablicos, esto significa que los taxes que pagan contribuyen a la educaci\u00f3n p\u00fablica y la atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica. El Consejo Estadounidense de Inmigraci\u00f3n muestra que en los EE. UU. en 2019, los inmigrantes pagaron colectivamente m\u00e1s de $492 mil millones en impuestos, incluidos m\u00e1s de $30 mil millones<\/a> pagados por inmigrantes indocumentados. Todos pagan impuestos en las ventas de los bienes que compran y sobre la propiedad de las casas que compran, y m\u00e1s de la mitad<\/a> de todos los hogares de inmigrantes indocumentados presentan declaraciones de impuestos utilizando n\u00fameros de identificaci\u00f3n fiscal individuales (ITIN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mito 3: Los inmigrantes reducen los salarios de neoyorquino.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amplios estudios muestran que hay poca o ninguna evidencia de impactos salariales negativos a largo plazo debido a la inmigraci\u00f3n en la ciudad de Nueva York. De hecho, los emprendimientos empresariales y las contribuciones econ\u00f3micas de los inmigrantes crean nuevas oportunidades laborales estimulando a la econom\u00eda<\/a>. Como indica un informe del Fondo Monetario Internacional<\/a>, \u201cincrementan el ingreso por persona mejorando los niveles de vida.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusi\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los inmigrantes no reemplazan a trabajadores nativos, sino cumplen roles esenciales, asegurando que las industrias de la ciudad prosperen. Contribuyen m\u00e1s en impuestos de lo que reciben en beneficios p\u00fablicos. Adem\u00e1s, estimulan la econom\u00eda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Al reconocer y apreciar las contribuciones econ\u00f3micas de los inmigrantes, la ciudad de Nueva York continuar\u00e1 construyendo su legado como centro global de innovaci\u00f3n, intercambio cultural y oportunidades econ\u00f3micas. La adopci\u00f3n de pol\u00edticas que fomenten la integraci\u00f3n de los inmigrantes, el esp\u00edritu empresarial y el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral es esencial para fomentar un paisaje urbano diverso, inclusivo y pr\u00f3spero.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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