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Acculturation identity and labor market outcomes
Nekby, Lena; Rödin, Magnus - 2007
This paper explores the identity formation of a cohort of students with immigrant backgrounds in Sweden and the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010268222
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Acculturation identity and educational attainment
Nekby, Lena; Rödin, Magnus; Özcan, Gülay - 2007
This paper explores the identity formation of a cohort of students with immigrant backgrounds in Sweden and the … achievement, among immigrants in Sweden. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010268239
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Gender and self-selection into a competitive environment: are women more overconfident than men?
Nekby, Lena; Skogman Thoursie, Peter; Vahtrik, Lars - 2007
Using a large running race in Sweden, this study shows that there are male-dominated environments in which the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010268392
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Between meritocracy and ethnic discrimination: the gender difference
Arai, Mahmood; Bursell, Moa; Nekby, Lena - 2008
Using a two stage correspondence test methodology, this study tests employer priors against job-applicants with Arabic names compared to job-applicants with Swedish names. In the first stage, employers are sent CVs of equal observable quality. Thereafter, in the second stage, the CVs with Arabic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010268621
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TIPping the scales towards greater employment chances? Evaluation of a Trial Introduction Program (TIP) for newly-arrived immigrants based on random program assignment
Andersson Joona, Pernilla; Nekby, Lena - 2009
A Trial Introduction Program (TIP) for newly-arrived immigrants to Sweden was implemented from October 2006 to June …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010269085