Dowell Myers

Dowell Myers is a professor in the USC School of Policy, Planning and Development. He is the director of the Population Dynamics Research Group and the co-director of the new Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration. His latest book is Immigrants and Boomers: Forging a New Social Contract for the Future of America. Read below to find out more about him.

Q. What is your favorite word?

A. Hope.

Q. What comforts you?

A. Accomplishment.

Q. What is your favorite way to procrastinate?

A. I don’t procrastinate very much. I’ve gotten good at that. …

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