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.
| Author: | Bryan Caplan |
| Isbn: | 9781250316974 |
| Pub Date: | October 29, 2019 |
| Illustrator: | Zach Weinersmith |
| Pages: | 256 |
| Media Type: | Graphic novel |
| Publisher: | First Second |
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]
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]