The Economics of the American H-1B Visa Controversy | InFi #70

January 10, 2025 • Dr. Robert P. Murphy

Bob referees the recent debate among Trump supporters over the H-1B program, especially the remarks from Vivek Ramaswamy on American culture. Despite its official purpose, the H-1B program does in practice allow for pay below the domestic salary for a given occupation, but that by itself doesn't mean it hurts Americans. Related:

- https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1872312139945234507

- https://x.com/RobertMSterling/status/1873175206073626660

- https://www.epi.org/publication/h-1b-visas-and-prevailing-wage-levels

- https://modernagejournal.com/whats-at-stake-in-the-h-1b-visa-war/247164