Scandinavian Working Papers in Economics
Research Papers in Economics,
Stockholm University, Department of Economics
No 2002:9: Employment Convergence of Immigrants and Natives in Sweden
Lena Nekby
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Lena Nekby: Dept. of Economics, Stockholm University, Postal: Department of Economics, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
Abstract: This study examines the employment convergence patterns of
various immigrant groups to natives in Sweden. Using data with
annual information (1990-1997) on more than 200,000 individuals,
the probability of being regularly employed is estimated, by gender
and region of birth, for immigrants with varying duration of
residence in Sweden. The results indicate that employment
convergence occurs primarily during the first 10 to 15 years after
immigration and that significant differences to natives remain
thereafter. East and Non European immigrants indicate 55 70
percent lower chances of being regularly employed, compared to
natives, after twenty years in Sweden.
Keywords: Immigration; Employment; Discrimination; Gender
37 pages, April 14, 2002
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