Table of Contents

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I. Introduction

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II. Purpose and Significance

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III. Research Question, Thesis, and Methodology

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IV. The Economy: Evidence for First-Best Policy

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A. Determinants of Immigration

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B. Private Consequences of Immigration

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C. Public Consequences of Immigration

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V. The Polity: Obstacles to First-Best Policy

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A. Public Opinion

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B. The Immigration Lobby: Special and Public Interests

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VI. Equitable Moderation: Consensus Through Second-Best Policy

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A. United States Economic National Interest: Quotas and Preferences

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B. The Mexican Question: Good Neighbor Visas and Diasporic Development

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C. Undocumented Migrants: Earned (and Final) Legalization Program

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D. The Rule of Law: Mutual Responsibility

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E. Agency Development: Resources and Training

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F. National Security: Cross-Agency Cooperation

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G. Cultural Security and Pliability: National Identity and the English Language

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VII. Conclusion

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