If DACA increases fractionalization over polarization, for example, its economic effects will be positive. If the opposite occurs, its effects will be negative. However, the effects of DACA likely depend on the time frame in question. In the short term, DACA likely leads to resentment among native-born citizens. Like any controversial policy, DACA can inflame passions and lead to unproductive political disputes – particularly among those who believe DACA recipients ignore the “rule of law” to the detriment of legal immigrants. However, as people move on to other issues, the increased polarization caused by DACA will disappear. More importantly, immigrants will be less fearful of government and will participate more in mainstream society, leading to increasing levels of