Ethnic Identity and Labor-Market Outcomes of Immigrants in Europe
Alberto Bisin,
Eleonora Patacchini,
Thierry Verdier and
Yves Zenou
No 1103, RFBerlin Discussion Paper Series from Rockwool Foundation Berlin (RF Berlin)
Abstract:
We study the relationship between ethnic identity and labor-market outcomes of non-EU immigrants in Europe. Using the European Social Survey, we find that there is a penalty to be paid for immigrants with a strong identity. Being a first generation immigrant leads to a penalty of about 17 percent while second-generation immigrants have a probability of being employed that is not statistically different from that of natives. However, when they have a strong identity, second-generation immigrants have a lower chance of finding a job than natives. Our analysis also reveals that the relationship between ethnic identity and employment prospects may depend on the type of integration and labor-market policies implemented in the country where the immigrant lives. More flexible labor markets help immigrants to access the labor market but do not protect those who have a strong ethnic identity.
Date: 2011-01
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