Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on October 15, 1950)

Happy Birthday, George J. Borjas! May your day be filled with more joy than an economist discovering a perfectly balanced labor market. Your groundbreaking research on immigration policy has enlightened countless minds—though we're still waiting for you to calculate the economic impact of birthday cake consumption at Harvard Kennedy School.

Your insightful analyses have shaped debates and inspired students worldwide; clearly, you've mastered the art of making economics both impactful and entertaining. Here's hoping this year brings even greater success—and perhaps fewer questions from colleagues asking if immigration affects their chances of snagging that last slice of pizza in faculty meetings!