We use European Social Survey and Labour Force Survey data to estimate the causal effect of education on European … natives' opinion toward immigration exploiting reforms in compulsory education in Europe in the 1960s through the 1990s. Our … findings show that higher education leads to a more positive attitude toward immigrants. We also investigate the mechanisms …

We use European Social Survey and Labour Force Survey data to estimate the causal effect of education on European … natives' opinion toward immigration exploiting reforms in compulsory education in Europe in the 1960s through the 1990s. Our … findings show that higher education leads to a more positive attitude toward immigrants. We also investigate the mechanisms …