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We don't need immigration caps. We need minimums

Timothy Graf's experiences moving from America to England sparked some fresh ideas about immigration. Our exacting border policies often ignore the significant benefits delivered by the new perspectives of immigrants, fresh ideas that are vital for future success. He argues that smart countries should be lowering roadblocks and setting both caps and minimums when it comes to immigration.

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Timothy Graf's experiences moving from America to England sparked some fresh ideas about immigration. Our exacting border policies often ignore the significant benefits delivered by the new perspectives of immigrants, fresh ideas that are vital for future success. He argues that smart countries should be lowering roadblocks and setting both caps and minimums when it comes to immigration.

This talk was presented at a TED Institute event given in partnership with State Street.

Read more about the TED Institute.

About the speaker

Timothy Graf

Behavorial finance analyst

Timothy Graf leads State Street’s Global Markets’ Macro Strategy team in Europe. His research focuses on the dynamics and trends in developed world economies and the implications they have for global currency and interest rate markets. Incorporating the views built in this process with insights from the world of behavioural finance, he regularly consults with many of the world’s largest institutional investors.

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