OPEN BORDERS: THE SCIENCE AND ETHICS OF IMMIGRATION

u003cpu003eu003cbu003eAn Economist “Our Books of the Year” Selectionu003c/bu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eEconomist Bryan Caplan makes a bold case for unrestricted immigration in this fact-filled graphic nonfiction. u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eAmerican policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens. u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eBut economist Bryan Caplan adds a new, compelling perspective to the immigration debate: He argues that opening all borders could eliminate absolute poverty worldwide and usher in a booming worldwide economy—greatly benefiting humanity. u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eWith a clear and conversational tone, exhaustive research, and vibrant illustrations by Zach Weinersmith, u003ciu003eOpen Borders u003c/iu003emakes the case for unrestricted immigration easy to follow and hard to deny.u003c/pu003e