Understanding the Economic Integration of Immigrants: A Wage Decomposition of the Earnings Disparities between Native-Born Canadians and Recent Immigrant Cohorts

Understanding the Economic Integration of Immigrants: A Wage Decomposition of the Earnings Disparities between Native-Born Canadians and Recent Immigrant Cohorts

This study assesses whether characteristics relating to ethnic identity and social inclusion influence the earnings of recent immigrants in Canada. Past research has revealed that relevant predictors of immigrant earnings include structural and demographic characteristics, educational credentials an...

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Main Authors: Kristyn Frank, Kelli Phythian, David Walters, Paul Anisef
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-04-01
Series:Social Sciences
Subjects:
immigration
ethnic identity
economic integration
wage decomposition
Canada
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/2/2/40

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http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/2/2/40

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