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Open Borders Made Swiss Workers Richer? The Shocking Truth
The Labor Market Effects of Opening the Border: Evidence from Switzerland
When Switzerland fully opened its borders to EU workers in 2004, economists predicted wage drops and job losses for locals. But the opposite happened. High-skilled Swiss workers saw a 4.4% wage boost and moved into management roles, while low-skilled workers weren't hurt. How? This video breaks down the four key mechanisms—management ladder effects, industry expansion, firm creation, and public sector shifts—from the research by Andreas Beerli and Giovanni Peri. Learn why controlled, high-skill immigration can actually benefit native workers.
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