Richard Jeni — Coming to America

Stand up comedian, Richard Jeni, discusses the calculus behind immigrants moving to the country. In the calculation of the net present value of migration, movers are expected to weigh the costs and benefits of a move. Jeni points on that we don’t see Americans leaving by boat, but we do see people risking their lives for an improvement in their lives.

Leave a Reply

Up ↑

Discover more from Economics Media Library

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading