Economists: Cutting immigration will harm Ohio’s economy

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 608

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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There’s an overwhelming consensus among a panel of Ohio economists that cutting immigration will harm aspects of the state economy.

More than three fourths of the 21 surveyed agreed that cutting immigration will lead to higher prices for consumers.

Ninety five percent believed that it would result in less small-business formation. And they were unanimous in saying that cutting immigration would lead to less tax revenue.

The survey by Scioto Analysis comes as immigration …

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