Why did Balch study immigration so closely?
Immigration presented a crucial lens through which to view the complexities of both national economies and international relations. I saw immigrants not as a problem, but as vital contributors whose integration and treatment reflected a society's capacity for fairness. My studies aimed to provide concrete evidence of their economic roles and social challenges, thereby combating prejudice and advocating for policies that recognized their humanity and rights. Understanding these movements of people was essential to grasping broader economic patterns and the potential for both cooperation and conflict.
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