How much of "areas with high levels of immigration are pro immigration" are 1) a bit of a statement of the obvious (e. g. how many people say their presence in a country is bad for it?) and 2) a consequence of immigrants and liberal University graduates both being groups that tend to move to cities?
On point 2, the pattern looks very similar if we limit to just white British. On the point about liberal university grads, I mean sure, there is definitely sorting going on. Don't agree with the statement of the obvious because it goes against Facts One and Three.
Very enjoyable and illuminating discussion of the nuances of public opinion on immigration in the UK. I would love for Ben to dive into the Caandian data for comparison (though we don't have panel data to offer). https://www.environicsinstitute.org/projects/project-details/canadian-public-opinion-about-immigration-and-refugees---fall-2024
How much of "areas with high levels of immigration are pro immigration" are 1) a bit of a statement of the obvious (e. g. how many people say their presence in a country is bad for it?) and 2) a consequence of immigrants and liberal University graduates both being groups that tend to move to cities?
On point 2, the pattern looks very similar if we limit to just white British. On the point about liberal university grads, I mean sure, there is definitely sorting going on. Don't agree with the statement of the obvious because it goes against Facts One and Three.