The Savings Behavior of Temporary and Permanent Migrants in Germany

Thomas Bauer () and Mathias Sinning ()

No 29, RWI Discussion Papers from RWI - Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung

Abstract: This paper examines the relative savings position of migrant households in West Germany, paying particular attention to differences between temporary and permanent migrants.Our findings reveal significant differences in the savings rates between foreign-born and German-born individuals. These differences disappear, however, for temporary migrants, if their remittances are taken into account. The results of a decomposition analysis indicate that differences in the savings rate between Germans and foreigners can mainly be attributed to differences in observable characteristics.We do not find strong evidence for an adjustment of the savings rate between immigrants and natives over time.

Keywords: Savings; Migration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C24 E21 F22 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005
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Journal Article: The savings behavior of temporary and permanent migrants in Germany (2011)
Working Paper: The Savings Behaviour of Temporary and Permanent Migrants in Germany (2005)
Working Paper: The Savings Behavior of Temporary and Permanent Migrants in Germany (2005)
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