Comparative labor market performance of visaed and non-visaed migrants: Pacific islanders in Sydney |
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Authors: | Brown R P |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Economics, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia (e-mail: brown@commerce.uq.edu.au; Fax: +61-7-3365-7299), AU |
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Abstract: | Using survey data for Tongan and Samoan migrants in Sydney the effects of visa restrictions on labor market performance of
migrants are assessed. Univariate analysis suggests a positive association between unemployment and the unrestricted entry
of Samoan step-migrants from New Zealand. A probit model of the determinants of unemployment is estimated with controls for
human capital and demographic variables. While human capital endowments are important, visa restrictions do not have a significant
effect on either group‘s employability. Implications for policy are discussed highlighting the complementarities between host
country immigration policies and foreign aid programs.
Received: 13 August 1997 / Accepted: 5 March 1998 |
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Keywords: | : Step-migration visa restrictions unemployment Australia |
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