The Dynamic Effects of Changes to Japanese Immigration

Authors

Ryne Belliston, Brigham Young University
Kerk Phillips, Brigham Young University

Keywords

dynamic effects, Japanese Immigration, political problems, immigration policies

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Economics

Abstract

Immigration issues create tough political problems for policy makers. Whether or not to allow workers from low wage countries to migrate to high wage countries is a source of constant domestic and international political debate. Japan is a country facing an aging population and low birthrates, and thus is forced to consider changes to their immigration policies. Immigration would likely help Japanese firms and capital owners but would likely hurt Japanese workers. Additionally, as incomes have risen, the lure of higher wages has made Japan a more attractive place for non-Japanese laborers to work.

Recommended Citation

Belliston, Ryne and Phillips, Kerk (2015) "The Dynamic Effects of Changes to Japanese Immigration," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2015: Iss. 1, Article 14.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2015/iss1/14