Immigration Reform: The Solution to Declining U.S. Birth Rates
As the U.S. birth rate continues to decline, experts suggest that immigration reform could be a solution to address the long-term economic impact. The U.S. fertility rate has been below the replacement rate since 1971, and allowing immigrants to come in lawfully could help expand the tax base and fund programs like Social Security and Medicare. Reforming immigration policy could provide significant economic benefits, including increased GDP and job creation. However, some experts caution that population growth through immigration may not necessarily boost tax revenue per capita. Despite public support for making legal immigration easier and providing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, political polarization remains a major hurdle in implementing immigration policy changes.