As America continues to struggle with high unemployment and a sluggish economy, Darrell West argues that immigration policy reform can increase innovation and economic growth. In this video, a recent web chat and in his new book Brain Gain, West suggests giving visas to some foreign-born students who receive PhDs in key fields.
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Enhancing Competitiveness Through New Immigration Policy
July 13, 2010