The UCLA Burkle Center hosts UCLA political scientist Margaret Peters as she discusses her latest book "Trading Barriers: Immigration and the Remaking of Globalization."
Peters, who has a joint appointment with the UCLA International Institute, argues that the increased ability of firms to produce anywhere in the world, combined with growing international competition due to lowered trade barriers, has led to greater limits on immigration. She debunks the commonly held belief that domestic social concerns are the deciding factor in determining immigration policy. Her book “Trading Barriers” demonstrates the important and influential role played by international trade and capital movements.
Peters is an assistant professor in the department of political science at UCLA. Her research focuses broadly on international political economy with a special focus on the politics of migration. She earned her Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2011. She teaches classes on international political economy and migration.
This free event will take place at noon on Wednesday, May 31, in Bunche Hall room 10383. It's open to the public. For more information, look here. You may RSVP for the event here.
