Economists are often puzzled by the stronger public opposition to immigration than trade, since the two policies have … similar effects on wages. Unlike trade, however, immigration can alter the composition of the local population, imposing … toward immigration. We use data for 21 countries in the 2002 European Social Survey, which included a series of questions on …

of Europe' rhetoric successfully and use various pretexts to justify a call for a ban on Muslims' immigration, e.g. the … paper also provides evidence that racism and immigration phobia play a key role in shaping Europeans' support of a ban on … Muslim immigration. This finding challenges the discourse and campaigns of the populist groups who exploit the 'Islamization …

individuals. The present paper studies the Europeans' attitudes toward immigration, focusing particularly on the role of social …

How does previous exposure to massive immigrant inflows affect concerns about current immigration and the integration …

How does previous exposure to massive immigrant inflows affect concerns about current immigration and the integration …

affects the attitudes of its members towards immigration. Hence, an aging social environment exerts an effect on the attitudes … of individuals towards immigration after accounting for their age and other individual characteristics. We test this … "societal population aging" is the old-age dependency ratio. "Attitudes" are taken from immigration related questions in eight …

This open access book explores the conceptual challenges posed by the presence of migrants with irregular immigration … status in Europe and the evolving policy responses at European, national and municipal level. It addresses the conceptual and … parts of Europe, the book takes the reader through philosophical and ethical dilemmas, legal and sociological analysis to …

How does previous exposure to massive immigrant inflows affect concerns about current immigration and the integration …