Author and commentator,
Philippe Legrain discusses immigration in the recession
To listen to the podcast of this event, click here www.iiea.com/audio/YPN/Philippe Legrain.mp3
Most Irish people are concerned about the impact of immigration on the Irish job market in the current economic climate, many of whom face the prospect of job losses and emigration. Recent figures have predicted that 30,000 Irish people are expected to emigrate to Australia alone in 2009.
Philippe discussed these issues in detail, examining migration into the European Union, the impact of this on economic growth, the possibilities for increased intercultural dialogue and the impact that declining economic growth would have on all of these trends. He drew on his vast experience as a journalist with The Economist, an advisor in the World Trade Organization and a contributor to the Financial Times, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal and New Statesman. He is also the author of two books, Open World: The Truth about Globalisation and Immigrants: Your Country Needs Them. Philippe's visit was part of the Europe 2.0 project which is sponsored by the European Commission.
