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Steven Liao1, Neil Malhotra2, Benjamin J Newman3
1Department of Political Science, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, USA.
Nature Human Behaviour
|February 26, 2020
Summary
Discovering economic benefits from high-socioeconomic status immigrants, like Chinese nationals in the US, can positively shift public attitudes. This study shows that economic stimulation from foreign investment reduces xenophobia and antiforeigner sentiment.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Political Science
Background:
- Growing global migration includes high-socioeconomic status (SES) immigrants.
- Understanding public attitudes towards immigration is crucial for policy.
- Economic impacts of immigration on public perception require further study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if economic benefits from high-SES immigrants reduce negative public attitudes.
- To analyze the impact of Chinese foreign investment in the US on American views.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a difference-in-differences design with panel data.
- Conducted analyses of pooled cross-sectional data.
- Examined the exogenous influx of foreign capital linked to Chinese international presence.
Main Results:
- Immigration attitudes became more positive over time in US locales with Chinese foreign investment.
- Views towards China also improved in these areas.
- Economic stimulation correlated with more favorable public perceptions.
Conclusions:
- Discernible economic benefits associated with high-SES immigrants can mitigate xenophobic attitudes.
- Positive economic spillovers can foster more welcoming public sentiment towards immigration.
- Findings are relevant for immigrant-receiving nations facing increased high-SES immigration flows.
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