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The Effects of Immigration Policy on Business Creation: A Study of the Effects of 287(g) Mandates

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  • Shrestha, Dipesh
  • Kostandini, Genti

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This study examines the impact of county-level immigration enforcement of section 287(g) mandates on the number of businesses in the United States. Using the difference-in-differences model, we find that the implementation of 287(g) negatively affected the total number of businesses. We find that counties with 287(g) agreements experienced a 6 percent decrease in the total number of businesses per 1000 county population and this negative effect appeared to be more prominent in businesses with a higher number of employees. Our findings shed light on the complex impacts of immigration policies on businesses, especially those reliant on immigrant labor.

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  • Shrestha, Dipesh & Kostandini, Genti, 2024. "The Effects of Immigration Policy on Business Creation: A Study of the Effects of 287(g) Mandates," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 56(3), pages 429-444, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:56:y:2024:i:3:p:429-444_5
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