Contributor:
Gary S. Becker
A Case for Risk Takers in the U.S. Immigration System
The migrants being turned away at the border are just the type of people we want to welcome to the United States, if the laws change.
Consider the Economic Consequences from Shutting Down the Border
Closing the southern border would lead to enormous costs in supply chain delays and reduced trade. Proceed with extreme caution.
A Salute to DHS’ Karinda Washington
The Private Sector Office’s Karinda Washington is a role-model for all.
Considering the Wrong Metrics for Border Wall Funding
Using total drug seizures as a guide for expanding U.S. border security infrastructure is not as logical as it seems.
New Data on TSA’s Seizure of Concealed Firearms, 2015-2018
Last week, TSA reported a record-setting 4,239 firearm seizures in 2018. With all of TSA’s marketing, it is amazing this number of concealed weapons is still being found. Data tells a story, but is this the whole story?
Proposed Rule on Immigration Inadmissibility Uses Faulty Economic Analysis
DHS is proposing a costly new rule, “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds,” that relies on questionable economic analysis.
Improving Processing Times at US Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has a problem with processing times for applications. They’re too long.
Big Jump in Public Complaints to TSA Over Processing Times
TSA has seen a substantial increase in complaints since September 2017. The data proves it.
The Cost of Waiting – Economic Consequences from Wait Times at US Border
Wait times at U.S. borders are a disincentive for entering the country, which has far-reaching economic impacts.
