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Asylum seekers boost European economies. Here's how

People take part in a rally to protest for the rights of asylum seekers on World Refugee Day in Vienna, Austria June 20, 2018. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

The number of refugees has grown by a record 2.9 million in 2017 to 25.4 million. Image: REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Sebastien Malo
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Asylum seekers provided the biggest boost to GDP after three to seven years. Image: Science Advances
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