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How High-Skill Immigration Restrictions Eroded Regional Productivity: Evidence from the 2017 BAHA Executive Order

Economy
United States
Commencé June 08, 2026

This paper estimates the regional economic impact of high-skill immigration restrictions by analyzing the 2017 “Buy American, Hire American” (BAHA) policy as a quasi-experimental policy shock. By significantly tightening H-1B visa adjudication, BAHA caused new employment petition denial rates to double from 7% to 17%, while STEM-specific rejections tripled to 31%. Using a difference-indifferences framework, […] The post How High-Skill Immigration Restrictions Eroded Regional Productivity: Evi...

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The increased rejection rates for H-1B visas under BAHA highlight a critical need for policy reform to support regional economic resilience.

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While high-skill immigration may boost productivity, it can also displace local workers and exacerbate income inequality in certain regions.

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The effects of high-skill immigration restrictions on productivity may vary significantly by region, suggesting a need for nuanced policy approaches.

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Restricting high-skill immigration can protect domestic jobs, but it risks stifling the entrepreneurial spirit and technological advancement.

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High-skill immigration restrictions like the BAHA policy undermine regional productivity, directly impacting economic growth and innovation.

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