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"F" ArchivesThousands are Sailing - The PoguesJEL: d f rThe island it is silent now Did you work upon the railroad Did the old songs taunt or cheer you Full Lyrics · Click to ListenAssignment:What is the effect of emigration on the country of origin? What is the effect of immigration on the host country? Do you think most immigrants work (for example on the railroad, or as police officers) or do you think they take government assistance (dollars from the White House)? How quickly do immigrants assimilate into a new country: is it “months and years” or do their teardrops quickly dry? [Provided by Simon Medcalfe (Brenau U.)] "F" ArchivesOpen Up The Border - ClutchJEL: fWon't you open up the border I know folks in Wichita as well as Santa Fe Open it up. Living for the trade. Full Lyrics · Click to ListenAssignment:This song is an ode to open borders. List some of the benefits of open borders described in the song. Do you think you could live without "fine Darjeeling?" How might truly closed borders affect your consumption? [HT: Carl Oberg] |