How can managed migration benefit globalization on the national level without deterring from other interests?

Question

Yes, open borders can induce freer labor markets, but can't managed migration help out as well? Countries which fail to maintain a stable economy cannot support global economic reform, so shouldn't countries manage the influx and outflow of their population to some extent?

Answer 1

This is already the case. Places such as the US, Canada, and just about every other developed country place quotas on how many immigrants and what types can come to their countries. However, more than the quota want to come in. Thus, they sneak in illegally, which is why we have such a problem with illegal immigration. In some respects, this is a black market, generally a black market for labor, since these immigrants are in demand but are not being supplied by the legal methods.