This study examines how political scientists respond to nativist migration policy announcements. The research isolates the causal effect of these pronouncements on immigration destination choices.

Subjects: Chilean, UK, Indian, Chinese students

* Impact: Negative for Chilean and UK subjects; minimal effect on Indian and Chinese subjects.

* Method Confirmation: Findings supported by unobtrusive tests measuring general immigration preferences.

Furthermore, the study investigates political leanings:

Political Identity Effect: Nativist policies particularly salient among those identifying with Left politics.

This research provides crucial insights into how different populations perceive and react to restrictive migration rhetoric.