%0 Generic
%A Dustmann, C.
%A Preston, I.
%C London, UK
%D 2004
%F discovery:14318
%I Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration
%K JEL classification: J2, J3, F2. Migration, effects of immigration, attitudes
%N 06/04
%T Is immigration good or bad for the economy?  analysis of attitudinal responses
%U https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/14318/
%X In this paper we study attitudinal responses of host country residents towards  further immigration that are triggered by economic considerations. We develop an  economic model motivating the empirical work that takes a broader view on these  issues than previous papers. We provide empirical analysis that is based on data  more specific and better suited to pick up the many channels of economic interest  through which benefits and costs of immigration may be felt. Results support  previous literature in establishing strong associations between individual  characteristics and a wide range of responses to questions relating to perceived  impact of immigrants on economic outcomes. Our analysis points to the importance  of a wider view on channels of economic interest and the way these affect  assessment of immigration.