The Costs of Brain Waste among Highly Skilled Immigrants in Michigan
An increase in the immigrant population in Michigan has halted the state's overall population decline and contributed to its education and skills. Michigan was home to 144,000 highly skilled immigrants with at least a bachelor’s degree during the 2009-13 period. Of this group, 20 percent—or 29,000 people—were either working in low-skilled jobs or unemployed. Low-skilled employment resulted in $510.2 million in annual forgone wages among these immigrants, and as a result, Michigan experienced $48.6 million in unrealized state and local taxes.
Ruiz Soto, A. G., Batalova, J., & Fix, M. (2016). The Costs of Brain Waste among Highly Skilled Immigrants in Michigan. Migration Policy Institute, World Education Services, and New American Economy. Retrived from http://research.newamericaneconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BrainWaste-Michigan-FactSheet-FINAL.pdf