Using recently-available data from the New Immigrant Survey, we find that previous selfemploymentexperience in an immigrant´s country of origin is an important determinant oftheir self-employment status in the U.S., increasing the probability of being self-employed byabout 7 percent...

This paper employed a widely accepted theoretical concept, the ?theory of migrant networks? to look at the recent immigration and absorption experience of ethnic Germans (Aussiedler) from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union in Germany. Consistent with network theory, the social background...

Empirical studies in the migration literature have shown that migration enclaves (networks) negatively affect the language proficiency of migrants. These studies, however, ignore the choice of location as a function of language skills. Using data on Mexican migration to the US, we show that...

This paper employs United States Census data to study the occupational allocation ofimmigrants. The data reveal that the occupational shares of various ethnic groups havegrown drastically in regional labor markets over the period 1980 to 2000. We examine theextent to which this growth can be...

This study examines causes of black/white gaps in business ownership and self-employmentrates by analyzing small-business entry and exit patterns. We proceed by recognizingheterogeneity in business ownership across different industry groups: a classification of firmsby human- and...

The labor market outcomes of ethnic minorities in advanced societies and their dependenceon social relationships and membership in social networks are important empirical issueswith significant policy consequences...

This paper provides a snapshot of the stock of immigrants in Germany using the 1995 wave of the Mikrozensus with a particular emphasis on distinguishing first- and second-generation migrants. On the basis of this portrait, we draw attention to the empirically most relevant groups of immigrants...

While global migration is increasing, internal EU migration flows have remained low. This paper contributes to a better understanding of the determinants and scale of European migration. It surveys previous historical experiences and empirical findings including the recent Eastern enlargements....

This paper deals with the economic performance of various population groups in Germany giving special attention to ethnic origin of immigrants as compared to the native born German population. In addition, winners and losers of the re-distribution process, induced by the tax and social security...

The most commonly used model of labor market incorporation among immigrants in the United States analyzes their earnings largely as a function of human capital variables such as education, language competence, age, length of residence and employment experience in the receiving country. However,...