Sec. Yellen: Deporting Illegal Immigrants ‘Would Raise Inflation’

‘These workers have contributed to America’s ability to produce more goods’

EXCERPT:

BROWNSTEIN: "With that -- you know, there's been a lot of debate about whether that would relieve pressure on prices or removing that many workers, particularly from agricultural and construction. What would that mean in your view for inflation?"
YELLEN: "Well, I think it would raise inflation. These workers have contributed to America's ability to produce more goods, including agricultural goods.”

 

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