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Study: U.S. Immigration System Limits Benefits Foreign Students Could Provide
Slow, inefficient system that discourages entrepreneurship puts U.S. at a competitive disadvantage
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Study Finds Prevalence of Entrepreneurship Tied to Regulatory Environment, Portion of Immigrants
The prevalence of entrepreneurship is linked to both the regulatory environment and the portion of foreign-born immigrants in a jurisdiction, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute.
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Study: Immigrant Entrepreneurs Benefit N.E. Economy, Despite Facing Obstacles to Growth
BOSTON – Immigrants in Massachusetts and New England are more likely to be self-employed, but the businesses they own tend to be in different industries than those owned by the U.S. born, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute.
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Report: Immigrant Entrepreneurs Provide Economic Benefits, but Face Significant Obstacles
Immigrants have started a quarter of all businesses in Massachusetts despite making up just 17 percent of the state workforce, and those establishments appear to be more innovative than those founded by native-born Americans. Despite these contributions, shrinking federal visa caps and red tape are among the factors making it more difficult for immigrants to come to the U.S., according to “Immigrant Entrepreneurs and the Barriers They Face: An Academic Literature Review,” published by Pioneer Institute.