Impacts of Immigration on the Economy of UK

Research Skills and Using
Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
PART 1............................................................................................................................................3
Introduction to the topic...............................................................................................................3
Background to the problem.........................................................................................................4
Summary of the literature............................................................................................................5
Evaluation of the relevance of the literature sources...................................................................8
References..................................................................................................................................10
PART 2..........................................................................................................................................10
Introduction to the topic.............................................................................................................10
Description of Literature and Data............................................................................................11
Methodology..............................................................................................................................12
Summary of Literature and Data...............................................................................................13
Evaluation of the relevance of literature sources.......................................................................17
Reflection...................................................................................................................................18
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................18

INTRODUCTION
Immigration is basically a process in which individuals are considered as the permanent
citizens or residents of another country. Every country has different number of immigrants which
is why the states keep control on their borders so that they become able to monitor and evaluate
the number of immigrants who wish to reside permanently (Wadsworth, 2017). UK is the
country which is facing steady flow of migrants in the economy. This contributes greatly to the
economy of the country. Many measurements are introduced regarding the same for increasing
the inflows. The report will shed light on the impacts of immigration in UK. Various literatures
will be gone through and reviewed in order to gain deeper insights about the topic. The various
literatures will help in critically analysing the impact which immigration has on the economy of
UK.
PART 1
Introduction to the topic
It needs a correct mix of skills to analyse and present the impact of immigration on UK
economy which can help in creating wealth, enhancing productivity and the employment. The
point system can be the most effective method to help those people and to meet the needs of
those who come to UK for the purpose of study and work and also ensuring them with their
rights to stay.
3

Background to the problem
These include offering humanitarian protection to those people who require fleeing and
sanctuary persecution. Also, for welcoming the loved and near dear ones of the citizens of UK
and those who have already taken the permission to live in UK and they wish to re-unite with
their family members. The major things which are highlighted by the immigration in UK are that
the skills and labour shortages are filled; fiscal benefits are provided to the government and
many more. Various literature sources will be gone though in order to analyse the impacts which
immigration has on the economy of UK.
4

Summary of the literature
The determinant of success can be the GDP per capita growth. After the immigration in UK, the
country faced a rapid growth regarding the GDP as compared to all other countries. This also
enhanced the earnings of the residents in UK. The employees got various opportunities in the
labour market which helped in improving the match between the labour which was available in
UK and the vacancies. This is how migration contributed by decreasing the inflationary pressure
in the labour market of UK. This also led to innovation as the existing workers got the
opportunities to interact and exchange ideas with the immigrant workers. The new ways of
working helped in increasing the productivity of the organisations.
5

In the absence of migration, the economic growth of the country could be slower, inflation could
be higher and the interest rates also could be higher as compared to after migration. This was
clearly identified that the immigrants were mostly belonging to the working age which increased
the labour and the output capacity of the organisations.
But if the country or the state can increase the age of the state pension then this problem can be
solved. ON the ageing population, migration can be able to solve these issues but without
migration it is impossible to even think about the same.
6