#436: If Economists Controlled The Boarders




Planet Money show

Summary: <p style="font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">For the first time in a while, there's political momentum building to change the U.S. immigration system. On today's show, we ask three economists: What would the perfect system look like? If we could scrap the mess of a system that we currently have and replace it with anything, what would it look like?</p><p style="font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">Among the answers:</p><ul style="font-size: 14px;"> <li>Let in lots more doctors and engineers</li> <li>Auction off immigration slots to the highest bidders</li> <li>Open the gates, and let everyone in</li> </ul><p></p>