Measures the effect of immigration on the earnings of U.S.-born males, ages 14 to 24. Findings include the following: (1) pre-1965 immigrants have a positive impact; (2) recent immigrants have a negative impact; and (3) negative impact diminishes as the youth ages. (FMW)

The question of what the future of work in the United States will be is examined in this publication using current information on trends and issues related to work, the economy, and the labor force. The compilation intended to give an overview of selected aspects of the topic and provide information about other resources. In the first section,…

The entry of working welfare mothers into the labor market will have an impact on the wages and employment of low-skilled workers. This impact was examined through a labor market analysis of available statistical data about the U.S. population and employment patterns. The characteristics of workers likely to enter the labor market because of…