What is the truth behind immigration? In conversation with Alan Manning
About this episode
Nick Spencer discusses immigration and its complexities with Alan Manning, focusing on his book about immigration policy.
Immigration is a major issue in the contemporary world, a - if not the - driver of nationalist movements the world over. It is impossible to think about nationalism today, religious or otherwise, without thinking first about immigration. But immigration is also a hard subject to think about, not because of a paucity of information but because of a glut. Awash with statistics, anecdotes and personal stories, immigration offers people a well-stocked cupboard of things to feed their existing views and opinions. So, what is the truth behind immigration? What are the actual numbers? What are the benefits? And the harms? And to which people? Immigration policy is notoriously tough - is there are way to think clearly about it and make it any easier? Today Nick Spencer speaks to Alan Manning, Professor of Economics at LSE and former chair of UK government's Migration Advisory Committee, about his latest book, Why Immigration Policy Is Hard: And How to Make It Better. You can purchase his book here: https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=why-immigration-policy-is-hard-and-how-to-make-it-better--9781509563654
People in this episode
Host: Nick Spencer
Guest: Alan Manning
Topics covered
- immigration
- nationalism
- economics
- policy
- statistics
Keywords
- immigration
- nationalism
- policy
- economics
- statistics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LSE, UK government's Migration Advisory Committee, Polity
Books & works: Why Immigration Policy Is Hard: And How to Make It Better
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