Streets of Gold: America’s Untold Story of Immigrant Success

Recommended by Karen Dynan, Professor of the Practice of Economics; Professor of the Practice of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School

With immigration such a significant issue in U.S. politics, “Streets of Gold: America’s Untold Story of Immigrant Success” is a great read for anyone who wants to engage in informed discussion on the topic. This insightful and highly readable book dispels popular misconceptions, offering a rigorous, evidence-based account of immigrants’ experiences and contributions to the economy. Ran Abramitzky and Leah Boustan also explore the underpinnings of negative sentiment about immigrants and draw lessons for future U.S. immigration policy.