Host Jessica Young talks with Joel Lautenbach of Samaritas about a recent study on the economic impact of immigrants and refugees in Kent County. There were 50,176 immigrants living in Kent County in 2016. In 2016, foreign-born residents in Kent County contributed $3.3 billion to the area's GDP. To see the full report, visit http://www.newamericaneconomy.org/…/2…/09/G4G_KentCounty.pdf
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