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Immigration is slowly increasing after a stark pandemic drop

by Savannah Maher

Apr 10, 2023

Here's what that could mean for the labor market — and inflation.

Above, a U.S. naturalization ceremony in Boston on Jan. 5. An uptick in the number of immigrants could help ease persistent labor shortages.

Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images

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