Ethnic Identity and Labor-Market Outcomes of Immigrants in Europe
We study the relationship between ethnic identity and labor-market outcomes of non-EU immigrants in Europe. Using the European Social Survey, we find that there is a penalty to be paid for immigrants with a strong identity. Being a first generation immigrant leads to a penalty of about 17 percent while second-generation immigrants have a probability of being employed that is not statistically different from that of natives. However, when they have a strong identity, second-generation immigrants have a lower chance of finding a job than natives. Our analysis also reveals that the relationship between ethnic identity and employment prospects may depend on the type of integration and labor-market policies implemented in the country where the immigrant lives. More flexible labor markets help immigrants to access the labor market but do not protect those who have a strong ethnic identity.
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2011
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Authors: | Bisin, Alberto ; Patacchini, Eleonora ; Verdier, Thierry ; Zenou, Yves |
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London : Centre for Research & Analysis of Migration (CReAM), Department of Economics, University College London |
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Series: | CReAM Discussion Paper Series ; 03/11 |
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Type of publication: | Book / Working Paper |
Type of publication (narrower categories): | Working Paper |
Language: | English |
Other identifiers: | RePEc:crm:wpaper:1103 [RePEc] |
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Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014533080
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