Read the article, “Does Immigration Grease the Wheels of the Labor Market?” written by George J. Borjas (2001). Only read the following pages, 69-71 and 118-119, along with Tables 1 and 2.

While analyzing the economic impact of immigration, Borjas (2001) presents a new perspective toward immigration as grease on the wheels of the labor market - i.e., immigrant flows in the U.S. play an important role in improving labor market efficiency. What is the main evidence that he uses to support his argument?

If his findings seem correct, in what ways does immigration help the U.S. economy?
What counter-evidence can you provide to criticize his findings?

Citation: Borjas, George J. 2001. “Does Immigration Grease the Wheels of the Labor Market?” Brookings Papers on Economic Activity 2001(1):69-119. (only read pp.69-71 & 118-119; Tables 1 & 2)