Jobs for Immigrants: Labour Market Integration in Norway

Evidence from many OECD countries shows that immigrants, in particular recent arrivals, tend to be especially affected by an economic downturn. The available tentative evidence on unemployment suggests that this is also the case in Norway in the current downturn, particularly with respect to the man...

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Beteilige Person: Liebig, Thomas (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Paris OECD Publishing 2009
Schriftenreihe:OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Papers
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Links:https://doi.org/10.1787/221336486778
Zusammenfassung:Evidence from many OECD countries shows that immigrants, in particular recent arrivals, tend to be especially affected by an economic downturn. The available tentative evidence on unemployment suggests that this is also the case in Norway in the current downturn, particularly with respect to the many recent labour migrants from the new EU member countries. Since this can have a lasting effect on their labour market outcomes, it is important that the integration of immigrants remains a priority for policy
Umfang:1 Online-Ressource (88 Seiten) 21 x 29.7cm
DOI:10.1787/221336486778