The rags-to-riches narrative of quick immigrant success in America is a myth — but their children do rise faster than US-born peers: Ran Abramitzky

Stanford professor Ran Abramitzky provides a historical perspective on immigration to the US, debunking myths about instant success. He finds that while initial immigrants may remain in low-paying jobs, their children achieve significant upward mobility. He emphasizes the lack of large economic benefits from restricting immigration and highlights political polarization in immigration attitudes.