Immigrants positive force for Metro Detroit’s economy
Immigrants to the area are positively contributing to Metro Detroit’s economy.
Immigrants to the area are positively contributing to Metro Detroit’s economy.
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A study [director of research for the United Way of Southeastern Michigan Kurt] Metzger conducted in 2000 showed that about three-quarters of Asian Indians had graduated from college. More than 60 percent of Chinese and Japanese had received four-year degrees, and almost 50 percent of those of Korean descent had.
“We are getting this educated, young immigrant group that can provide that base that businesses are looking for,” he said. “They’re educated and talented enough to start new businesses.”
And they are coming at a time when Detroit’s native-born are leaving.
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