The economic benefits of opening borders to refugees

Kehlan Kirwan looks at the myths attaching to the debate about opening borders to refugees, and reflects on the economic benefits that can accrue to a nation by adopting a generous policy.

The images and scenes of the refugee crisis which have unfolded over the past few years, culminating in what we’ve seen over the past number of weeks, should be etched in the memories of all those who saw them. It is, and will further become, a mark in our history.

Yet it is not the first time humanity has seen such things.