Data: immigrants are good for the U.S. economy.

• Position: Brief article - Statistical data

IMMIGRANTS ARE GOOD FOR THE U.S. ECONOMY

Immigrants play an important role in the U.S. economy through entrepreneurship and consumption.

* Businesses

Over half of U.S. startup companies valued at $1 billion or more were founded by immigrants.

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Over 40% of companies on the Fortune 500 list were founded by immigrants or their children.

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* Consumers

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