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Dr. Sandra Orozco-Aleman, Assistant Professor of Economics, co-author, economist Dr. Mark Hoekstra of Texas A & M, recently had their research featured in the “Research Highlights” section of the American Economic Association (AEA) website, regarding their study on the deterrent effects that non-physical barriers can have on would-be immigrants.
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