The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia are raising barriers against skilled foreign workers, but studies on the US case show the opposite effect: fewer visas do not create more jobs for local workers; instead, they drive research and investment abroad and stifle innovation

There are three main factors preventing Italy from translating job growth into higher wages: productivity that has been stagnant for decades, a tax system that penalises labour, and economic policy choices that have prioritised welfare and short-term flexibility. An analysis