The Perception of the Economy Influencing Public Opinion on Immigration Policy

Authors

Jeff Sanchez

Abstract

Does the majority express interest concerning immigration on the basis of perceived personal economic circumstance and security, or on the basis of its perception of the state of the national economy? This study explains how perception of the state of the economy influences opinion on immigration policy. This study finds that an individual's preferences for varying immigration policies are rooted in his or her perception of the state of the national economy, rather than being narrowly determined by his or her perception of their own economic circumstance and security.

Recommended Citation

Sanchez, Jeff (2014) "The Perception of the Economy Influencing Public Opinion on Immigration Policy," e-Research: A Journal of Undergraduate Work: Vol. 2: No. 3, Article 6.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/e-Research/vol2/iss3/6