Does immigration affect native wages? A meta-analysis

Amandine Aubry, Jérôme Héricourt, Léa Marchal () and Clément Nedoncelle

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Abstract: The impact of immigration on native wages remains a contentious issue in labour economics. This meta-analysis synthesises evidence from 88 studies published between 1985 and 2023, offering a comprehensive assessment of reduced-form estimates. We document substantial heterogeneity across estimates and show that contexts and empirical designs systematically shape reported effects. In particular, shift-share instrumental-variable strategies correct the upward bias seen in OLS estimates. Our findings emphasise the necessity for replication and enhanced transparency in methodological reporting.

Keywords: Wage; Meta-analysis; Labour market; Immigration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-11
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Published in Labour Economics, 2025, 98 (Article 102815 [Available online 10 November 2025]), 40 p. ⟨10.1016/j.labeco.2025.102815⟩

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DOI: 10.1016/j.labeco.2025.102815

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