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Scale this to the broader economy, and the costs become staggering: an estimated $500 billion annually in public expenditure related solely to migrant populations. This figure does not account for associated issues such as crime, which further complicates the societal costs.
The Crime and Welfare Nexus
A second study, carried out by the Danish government, provides a disturbing look at the social consequences of large-scale migration. Tracking 321 Palestinian refugees admitted in 1992 over 30 years, the findings are sobering: 64% of these refugees had been convicted of crimes, and 55% relied on government welfare. The situation for their second-generation descendants is even more troubling, with nearly half still on public benefits.