Job search and immigrant assimilation: an earnings frontier approach

Article Abstract:

Information used during the job-search process significantly reduce potential and actual earnings. Studies of US immigrant data show that income performance of the male sample is comparable to that of native Americans. However, Asians and Central/South Americans take 15 years to complete labor force assimilation, while Europeans typically take 5-10 years. Acclimation involves on-the-job and between-jobs training and eventual full utilization of job-search information.

Social aspects, Employment, Job hunting, Future earnings potential

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Who leaves? The outmigration of the foreign-born

Article Abstract:

The outmigration behavior of foreign-born immigrants in the US is theoretically and empirically examined using data from the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the 1980 Public Use Sample of the US Bureau of the Census. Theoretical analysis shows a relationship between worker skills and immigration flow. Empirical results reveal the tendency of immigrants to go back to nearby wealthy countries.

International Affairs, Immigration & Emigration, Models, Emigration and immigration

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Assimilation and the earnings of young internal migrants

Article Abstract:

A study on the labor market assimilation of young interstate migrants is conducted by analyzing the relationship of hourly wages to the years of residence in the state. Findings show that migrants' earnings increases are greater than those of natives and that inequalities disappear after a few years.

Compensation and benefits, Labor market, Migrant labor

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