Open Borders: the Science and Ethics of Immigration is a nonfiction graphic novel by Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith. It was published in 2019 by First Second.
Summary
The book presents economic and ethical arguments for open borders between countries in a graphic novel format. It suggests that the economic benefits of open borders outweighs the potential downsides. It also rebuts common arguments against immigration such as the economic impact on low-skill native workers and the cultural changes it causes.[1]
Critical reception
Publishers Weekly praised Caplan's expertise and Weinersmith's art and storytelling skill, saying that the combination made for a compelling argument.[2] While National Review said that the book was "fun to read" and well-presented, they also pointed out that Caplan did not address some obvious counterarguments against open borders and oversimplified the issue.[3] The book was also reviewed by Booklist[4] and The Economist.[5]
References
- ^ "The Case for Open Borders". The New Yorker. 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ "Comics Book Review: Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration by Bryan Caplan". www.publishersweekly.com. 2019-10-29. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ Williamson, Kevin D. (2019-11-06). "More Is More: Caplan and 'Open Borders'". National Review. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ Hong, Terry (September 15, 2019). "Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration". Booklist. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ "The case for migration—in pictures". The Economist. December 12, 2019. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 2022-06-11.