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Summary of fiscal impact studies

Academic studies on the fiscal impact of immigration vary by methodology, time period, and whether recent or all migrants are included. EEA migrants are generally found to be net positive; non-EEA results are mixed.

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SourceMigration Observatory, via CPS Taking Back Control

PeriodUK, multiple study windows

Table summarising academic studies on the fiscal impact of immigration in the UK. Studies vary in methodology, time period and migrant scope; EEA estimates skew positive, non-EEA estimates are mixed.

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