Assimilation effects on poverty among immigrants in Norway |
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Authors: | Taryn Ann Galloway Rolf Aaberge |
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Institution: | (1) Research Department, Statistics Norway, Postboks 8131 Dep, 0033 Oslo, Norway;(2) Research Department, Statistics Norway and Ragnar Frisch Centre for Economic Research, Oslo, Norway |
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Abstract: | This paper discusses the question of whether or not the high incidence of poverty among immigrants in Norway persists even
after immigrants have been in the country for a long period, i.e. after they have had the opportunity to integrate and adapt
their skills to the expectations in their new home. While similar to traditional studies of wage assimilation, a study of
assimilation in relation to poverty propensity nevertheless measures something different than labor market assimilation, and
this represents the main innovation of this study. Analysis of assimilation with respect to poverty focuses on welfare for
the lower end of the income distribution and for all individuals, regardless of their relationship with the labor market.
It can therefore be seen to better reflect the degree to which immigrants as a whole are able to achieve at least the minimum
necessary to participate in the life of their new home and avoid difficulties later on.
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Keywords: | Immigration Assimilation Poverty |
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