According to a study done by demographer Jeffrey S. Passel in 2014, there were 11.1 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States alone. These 11.1 million people account for 3.5% of the country’s population. Although this may not seem like a high percentage, it is extremely high considering they are taking up 7.8% of the workforce jobs. Illegal immigration has transformed into one of America’s largest modern day problems. This complication has not only affected the lives of many American citizens, but also the economy. Illegal immigrants have made their way to the United States from all over the world, but most come from Central America according to Passel; Whether they were abused, broke, or out of work, they wanted to start over. Illegal immigration is a great representation of people responding to incentives. For example, immigrants come illegally to get a job which is remunerative and a moral incentive. Remunerative because they are being bribed with a job and salary; Moral because they think they are getting a better life by coming to America. I would assume many people have considered illegal immigration to start over, but a coercive incentive not to, would be the chance of getting caught and sent back. …show more content…
Most immigrants, not all, are ration people. And to them, they are making a rational decision. Although most Americans may not see this decision as rational, it is a choice that will most likely have a positive impact in their life. The tradeoff involved in this for the illegal immigrants is trading a harsh life in Central America for a new start and a job. This is an exceptional tradeoff because the benefit is greater than what they are giving up. With their life in Central America, they wouldn’t have been able to be as successful or earn the money they would need to