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Ethnic networks and the employment of asylum seekers : evidence from Germany
Stips, Felix; Kis-Katos, Krisztina - 2020
Using novel registry data on the population of asylum seekers in Germany for the period from 2010 to 2016, and quasi-experimental variation induced by German allocation policies, we identify causal effects of the size and composition of local co-national networks on formal labor market access of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012159136
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Mapping experiences and research about unaccompanied refugee minors in Sweden and other countries
Çelikaksoy, Aycan; Wadensjö, Eskil - 2016
Many unaccompanied children have applied for asylum during the last few years, especially in 2015. These children face special challenges and risk being exploited due to their age and legal status. In this paper we survey research and otherwise documented experiences regarding this group of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011523168
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Refugees and social capital : evidence from Northern Lebanon
Hager, Anselm; Valasek, Justin - 2020
Despite numerous studies on the social and political impact of refugees in Europe, we have very little systematic … refugees, suggesting a negative impact of mass refugee settlement. However, this negative impact is driven exclusively by … respondents with no individual exposure to refugees. In fact, despite concerns that refugee settlements may result in local …
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Ethnic Networks and the Employment of Asylum Seekers : Evidence from Germany
Stips, Felix - 2020
Using novel registry data on the population of asylum seekers in Germany for the period from 2010 to 2016, and quasi-experimental variation induced by German allocation policies, we identify causal effects of the size and composition of local co-national networks on formal labor market access of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012843168
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The economic situation of first- and second-generation immigrants in France, Germany, and the UK
Algan, Yann; Dustmann, Christian; Glitz, Albrecht; … - 2009
A central concern about immigration is the integration into the labour market, not only of the first generation, but also of subsequent generations. Little comparative work exists for Europe's largest economies. France, Germany and the UK have all become, perhaps unwittingly, countries with...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003905696
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Ethnic minorities in the European Union : an overview
Kahanec, Martin; Zaiceva, Anzelica; Zimmermann, Klaus F. - 2010
This paper sheds light on the labor market situation of ethnic minorities in the European Union. Facing a serious measurement challenge and lacking adequate data, we apply several measures of ethnicity and examine various data sources as well as secondary evidence. We find significant gaps...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009274110
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Economic and cultural gaps among foreign-born minorities in Spain
Rica, Sara de la; Ortega, Francesc - 2009
This paper compares the economic and cultural gaps of the largest foreign-born ethnic minorities in Spain: Latinos, Eastern Europeans, Moroccans and individuals from Other Muslim countries. We focus on several outcomes: the gender education gap, early marriage, inter-ethnic marriage, fertility,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003831208
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The Economic Situation of First- and Second-Generation Immigrants in France, Germany, and the UK
Algan, Yann - 2009
A central concern about immigration is the integration into the labour market, not only of the first generation, but also of subsequent generations. Little comparative work exists for Europe's largest economies. France, Germany and the UK have all become, perhaps unwittingly, countries with...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013155002
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Identity and labor market outcomes of immigrants
Carillo, Maria R.; Lombardo, Vincenzo; Venittelli, Tiziana - 2021
This paper explores the relationship between social identity and labor market outcomes of immigrants. Using survey data from Italy, we provide robust evidence that immigrants with stronger feelings of belonging to the societies of both the host and home country have higher employment rates,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012392708
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Identity and labor market outcomes of immigrants
Carillo, Maria R.; Lombardo, Vincenzo; Venittelli, Tiziana - 2021
This paper explores the relationship between social identity and labor market outcomes of immigrants. Using survey data from Italy, we provide robust evidence that immigrants with stronger feelings of belonging to the societies of both the host and home country have higher employment rates,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012497035