Independent report

Analysis of the impacts of migration

Report by the Migration Advisory Committee analysing the effects of non-EEA migration.

• From: Migration Advisory Committee
• Published: 1 January 2012

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Migration Advisory Committee analysis of the impacts of migration

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Most new immigration policies are subject to an impact assessment (IA). This report by the Migration Advisory Committee evaluates the current methods used in immigration IAs and suggests alternatives.

The report concentrates on 3 areas:

1. Whose welfare should be considered – the ‘resident’ population or that of the population plus the immigrants?
2. Do immigrants displace British workers in the labour market?
3. How can less easily monetised factors – for example, congestion, crime, and the consumption of education and health services – be included in the calculation?

Published 1 January 2012