This study examines how political scientists respond to nativist migration policy announcements. The research isolates the causal effect of these pronouncements on immigration destination choices.
Subjects: Chilean, UK, Indian, Chinese students
- Impact: Negative for Chilean and UK subjects; minimal effect on Indian and Chinese subjects.
- Method Confirmation: Findings supported by unobtrusive tests measuring general immigration preferences.
Furthermore, the study investigates political leanings:
Political Identity Effect: Nativist policies particularly salient among those identifying with Left politics.
This research provides crucial insights into how different populations perceive and react to restrictive migration rhetoric.
