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We estimate the dual effects of immigration and obesity on labor market outcomes in the UK. There is only one other …, though our sample includes both recent arrivals and those who have been in the UK for decades. We first analyze an immigrant … observable characteristics. We find support for the healthy immigrant hypothesis that suggests that immigrants are less likely to …
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analysis of the dual effects of immigration and obesity on labor market outcomes. -- immigrant ; obesity ; labor market …We estimate the dual effects of immigration and obesity on labor market outcomes in the UK. There is only one other …, though our sample includes both recent arrivals and those who have been in the UK for decades. We first analyze an immigrant …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009534891
We estimate the dual effects of immigration and obesity on labor market outcomes in the UK. There is only one other …, though our sample includes both recent arrivals and those who have been in the UK for decades. We first analyze an immigrant … observable characteristics. We find support for the "healthy immigrant hypothesis" that suggests that immigrants are less likely …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013066244
Are there long-term labor consequences in migrating to the US during a recession? For most immigrants, credibly estimating this effect is difficult because of selective migration. Some immigrants may not move if economic conditions are not favorable. However, identification is possible for...
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We estimate the dual effects of immigration and obesity on labor market outcomes in the UK using the British Household … Panel Survey. We find support for the "healthy immigrant hypothesis" and evidence that immigrants’ weights increase with … time in the UK. While overweight and obese men enjoy a wage premium, overweight and obese immigrant men face a wage penalty …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009683330
such enclaves is still an unresolved issue. We use an immigrant policy initiative in Sweden, when government authorities …
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We explain persistent differences in cultural traits of immigrant groups with the presence of community leaders …
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employment rate of the respective immigrant group in the vicinity (as a measure of enclave quality) facilitates labor market …
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employment rate of the respective immigrant group in the vicinity (as a measure of enclave quality) facilitates labour market …
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Naturalization may be a relevant policy instrument affecting immigrant integration in host-country labor markets. We …
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