Immigration & Refugees


Meta-Analysis of Empirical Evidence on the Labour Market Impact of Immigration

IZA

This 41-page discussion paper examinies the effect of immigration on a broad range of labour market outcomes

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-04-24

Does Employment Protection Help Immigrants?

IZA

This 45-page paper studies the effect of employment protection legislation on immigrants and native workers in Spain and Italy

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-03-28

Freedom of Speech, Battle over Values and the Political Symbolism of the Muhammed Drawings

DIIS

This 26-page Danish paper examines the origins of thew Danish cartoon crisis

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-03-28

Dimensions and Dynamics of Contemporary International Migration

Brookings Institution

This 16-page paper examines the dimensions and dynamics of contemporary international migration

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-03-27

Measuring Skilled Emigration Rates: The Case of Small States

IZA

A 32-page discussion paper focusing on the international mobility of skilled people from small states

Immigration & Refugees, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-03-17

International Mobility of the Highly Skilled, Endogenous R&D, and Public Infrastructure Investment

IZA

This 46-page discussion paper analyzes the interaction of emigration of highly skilled labour, income gaps and optimum public infrastructure investment

Immigration & Refugees, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2008-03-11

The Effects of Naturalization on Immigrants

IZA

This 28-page discussion paper analyzes the link between naturalization and the labour force status of immigrants in France

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-03-11

EU Migration Policy: An A-Z

CER

This 20-page briefing explains the EU's growing role in migration policy

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-28

Migration, Trade and Investment

Productivity Commission - Australia

This 84-page Australian working paper studies the interaction of immigration, trade and investment

Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-02-26

Community Cohesion Impact Assessment and Community Conflict Prevention Tool

CLG- UK

A 24-page UK guidance tool designed for local authorities to test whether planned activitiies are likely to have a positive impact on community cohesion

Social Policy, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-02-06

Empowering Muslim Women: Case Studies

CLG - UK

A 52-page UK selection of case studies providing a snapshot of work taking place to empower Muslim women to play a more active role in society

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-01-30

Migration and Remittance Factbook

World Bank

This on-line factbook provides a snapshot of migration and remittances for all countries, regions and income groups of the world (single page linking to data)

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-01-25

Who Leaves and Who Returns?

IZA

A 39-page discussion paper investigating the factors driving immigration self-selection

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-01-21

The Drivers of Black and Asian People's Perceptions of Racial Discrimination by Public Services

CLG

The 142-page findings of UK research designed to understand the drivers of black and Asian people's perceptions of racial discrimination in public services

Immigration & Refugees, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-17

Housing and Integration of Migrants in Europe

Eurofound

This 112-page report presents successful practices and strategies for integrating migrants into local communities

Immigration & Refugees, HousingPosted: 2008-01-10

Are Immigrants More Mobile than Natives? Evidence from Germany

IZA

A 46-page discussion paper comparing the labour mobility of immigrants to Germany with that of natives

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-12-30

A Gendered Assessment of the Brain Drain

IZA

This 35-page discussion paper researches gender-disaggregated indicators of the brain drain

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-12-30

New Migrant Outcomes

Department of Immigration and Citizenship - Australia

This 62-page report presents key findings from a longitudinal survey of immigrants to Australia and highlights a dramatic fall in immigrant unemployment

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-12-22

Economic and Ethnic Polarisation among Children in Sweden in Three Metropolitan Areas

IZA

This 42-page discussion paper investigates issues of economic and ethnic segregation in Swedish cities from the perspective of children

Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-12-04

European Islam: Challenges for Public Policy and Society

CEPS

This 227-page study addresses the main issues concerning the presence of Islam in Europe

European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-11-21

Immigration and Income Inequality

SFI

A 39-page Danish working paper comparing immigrants' financial position relative to natives in Denmark and Germany

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-11-14

The Green Paper on the EU Asylum System: Necessary but not Sufficient

SWP

This 4-page German commentary deals with the new EU green paper on the asylum system

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-11-09

Migrant Ethnic Identity: Concept and Policy Implications

IZA

A 25-page discussion paper investigating the challenges and potentials of migration from an EU perspective

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-10

Upcoming Peace Talks Will Not Solve the Complex Darfur Problem

PINR

A US report on the increasing complexity of the situation in Darfur

Internal Displacement, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-10-10

Are Muslim Immigrants Different in Terms of Cultural Integration?

IZA

This 23-page discussion paper compares the determinants of religious identity for Muslims and non-Muslims in the UK

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-09-07

Comparing Approaches to Recognising the Skills and Credentials of Foreign-Trained Workers

Public Policy Forum

The 78-page report of a Canadian conference held to consider different approaches to foreign credential recognition

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-09-04

Circular Immigration: Counts of Exits and Years Away from the Host Country

IZA

A 26-page discussion paper examining the character of circular/repeat immigation to Germany

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-09-03

A Profile of the World's Young Developing Country's Migrants

IZA

A 33-page discussion paper presenting a rich profile of the young developing world migrants across the globe

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-08-08

Economic Mobility of Immigrants in the United States

Brookings Institution

A 14-page paper examining the impact of immigration on inequality and economic mobility in America

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-07-31

Migration, Development and Natural Disasters: Insights from the Indian Ocean Tsunami

IOM

This 94-page study discusses the interactions between natural disasters, development and migration

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-07-16

African Migration to Europe

CFR

A US backgrounder on the issues involved in African migration to Europe

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11

Skilled Migration: The Perspective of Developing Countries

IZA

This 43-page discussion paper focuses on the effects of skilled migration on developing countries

International Development, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-07-09

When Minority Labor Migrants Meet the Welfare State

IZA

This 52-page discussion paper compares the lifecycle employment profiles of non-Western migrants to Norway with those of native Norwegians

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-07-09

Optimizing Immigration Policy: Permanent, Guest-Worker or Mode IV?

IZA

This 25-page discussionpaper examines the comparative merits of alternative immigration policies

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-07-09

Multiculturalism

Parliamentary Library - NSW

An 80-page Australian briefing paper examining key aspects of Australia's multiculturalism policy

Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-07-04

Peace the Only Solution to Displaced People's Needs

Life & Peace Institute

A 4-page overview of displacement in the Horn of Africa

Internal Displacement, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-07-03

Illegal Immigration, Enforcement and Minimum Wage

IZA

A 31-page discussion paper examining the connection between illegal migration, minimum wages and enforcement policy

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-06-26

Global Report 2006

UNHCR

The Annual report of the UNHCR, reviewing the achievements and impacts of its work for refugees during 2006

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-06-26

Circular Migration: A Sustainable Concept for Migration Policy?

SWP

A 4-page German commentary on a new Franco-German initiative on temporary labour migration

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-21

Safeguarding Asylum: Sustaining Canada's Commitments to Refugees

House of Commons - Canada

This 82-page Canadian report studies refugee issues

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-06-19

Human Tide: The Real Migration Crisis

Christian Aid

A 28-page report drawing attention to the forthcoming global migration crisis likely to follow the deepening effects of climate change

Immigration & Refugees, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-06-18

The Role of Immigration in Sustaining the Social Security System: A Political Economy Approach

CESifo

This 45-page working paper explores the concept that immigrants benefit the economy because they help pay for the old

Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-06-13

Transnational Returns and Reconstruction in Post-War Bosnia-Herzegovina

DIIS

A 4-page Danish brief examining the return strategies of refugees to profoundly changed circumstances in their homeland

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-06-13

Immigration Reform: Brief Synthesis of Issue

CRS

A 6-page US report synthesizing the major elements of immigration reform in the 110th Congress

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-05-15

Reforming U.S. Immigration Policy

Brookings Institution

A 15-page positioning paper setting out the key issues relating to US immigration reform

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-05-10

Dignity, Safety and Health for Refugees

AEI

A US article criticising UNHCR's procedures for determining refugee status

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-05-02

The Securitisation of Migration: A Risky Strategy for Europe

DIIS

a 7-page Danish brief examining the extent to which immigration has become a securitised issue in Europe

Immigration & Refugees, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-28

European Strategies for Reducing 'Unwanted' Immigration

DIIS

A 10-page Danish brief discussing the strategies used by European states to reduce 'unwanted' immigration

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-28

Cross-Border Labour Flows: Policy Issues, Options and Implications of Australia-Asian Relations

Asialink

A 119-page Australian policy paper focusing on problems arising in the Asian region from the increasing flow of workers between countries

Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-04-26

The Economic Logic of Illegal Immigration

CFR

A 62-page US report appproaching the subject of immigration through the lens of economics

Immigration & Refugees, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-04-20

Securing the UK Border: The Home Office's Vision and Strategy for the Future

Home Office, FCO - UK

A 29-page document setting out a strategy for reforming the UK immigration ysystem

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-04-03

Returning Failed Asylum Seekers from Australia

SISR

This 62-page discussion paper examines Australia's response to asylum seekers

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-04-02

EU Enlargement and Migration: Assessing the Macroeconomic Impact

NIESR, ESRI

A 21-page discussion paper considering the macroeconomic effects of migration that followed the enlargement of the EU in May 2004

European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-03-30

Refugees and Employment: The Effect of Visible Difference on Discrimination

CSCR

This 50-page Australian study examines the existence of discrimination against skilled refugees in the labour market

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-27

Trafficking for the Purpose of Labour Exploitation: A Literature Review

Home Office - UK

A 31-page report summarizing the findings of a literature review on the trafficking of people to the UK for the purposes of labour exploitation

Crime, Law & Order, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-03-26

The Labour Market Integration of Immigrants in Australia

OECD

A 62-page report examining the integration of immigrants into the Australian labour market

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-19

Islam and Identity in Germany

Crisis Group

One of a series of reports on Islam and Islamism in Europe, this 41-page report focuses on the integration of Muslim immigrants to Germany

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-15

Living Apart Together: British Muslims and the Paradox of Multiculturalism

Policy Exchange

A 100-page report of a survey of the attitudes of Muslims in Britain and the reasons behind the rapid rise in Islamic fundamentalism among the younger generation

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-03-15

Temporary (Long Stay) Business Visas: Subclass 457

Parliamentary Library

A 4-page Australian research note gives background on the Temporary (Long Stay) Business visas and discusses controversies regarding temporary skilled and business migration

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-26

Migration, Trade, Capital and Development: Substitutes, Complements and Policies

Economic Growth Center

An 18-page US discussion paper examining the effects of migration on the origin and destination countries

Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-02-24

Integration: An Ever-Closer Challenge

CEPS

This 18-page working document argues for closer integration to be a key point of the EU's migration policy

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24

Legal Immigration: Time for Europe to Play Its Hand?

CEPS

A 20-page working paper recapitulating the main phases of Community action in respect of legal immigration for economic reasons

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24

Germany's Regularisation of November 2006: Committed to an EU Immigration Policy?

CEPS

A 3-page commentary on the internal and European ramifications of Germany's recent regularisation of irregular residents

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24

Connecting Communities in Neighbourhoods

Communities and Local Government - UK

A 35-page UK guide for organisations working with refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers in neighbourhood renewal schemes

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-20

Immigration Reform: Brief Synthesis of the Issue

CRS

A 6-page report synthesizing the major elements of immigration reform facing the 110th US Congress

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-20

Chronic Low Income and Low Income Dynamics Among Recent Immigrants

Statistics Canada

This 48-page Canadian research paper examines the economic outcomes of recent immigrants

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-12

Afghan Refugees: Current Status and Future Prospects

CRS

A21-page US report on the situation and prospects of Afghan refugees

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-12

Racial Inequality, Social Cohesion and Policy Issues in Canada

IRPP

This 57-page Canadian paper investigates whether racial inequality has an effect on social cohesion

Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-09

Living Apart Together: British Muslims and the Paradox of Multiculturalism

Policy Exchange

A 100-page study of the attitudes of Muslims in Britain and the reasons behind the rapid rise of Islamic fundamentalism among younger Muslims

Immigration & Refugees, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-08

Migration Trends 2005/06

Department of Labour

This 121-page report tracks and comments on changes in the nature of migration to New Zealand

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-02-07

The Extraterritorialisation of Asylum and the Advent of "Protection Lite"

DIIS

This 31-page Danish working paper explores the growing nexus of "external" or "extraterritorial" policies in the developing EU asylums and immigration policy

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-31

Schengen Should Go West as Well as East

CER

An essay discussing the possible extension of Europe's Schengen area

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-01-28

Employment Integration of Refugees: The Influence of Local Factors on Refugee Job Opportunities in Sweden

IZA

A 45-page discussion paper studying the importance of local conditions for the employment of refugees in Sweden

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-01-22

Visa Policies in South Eastern Europe: A Hindrance or a Stepping-Stone?

IEWS

This 36-page report examines the problems associated with visa requirements in Southeast Europe

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-10

Ethnic Self-Identification of First-Generation Immigrants

IZA

A 20-page discussion paper analyzing the determinants of ethnic self-identification by immigrants

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-01-03

Reconciling the Estimates of Potential Migration into the Enlarged European Union

IZA

This 35-page discussion paper reviews the literature on potential migration into the enlarged EU and reconciles the results with recent evidence

European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-12-28

Building on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security

MCRG

A series of proposals made by the Muslim Communjity Reference Group for improving the integration of Australia's Muslims into the wider society

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-12-19

Does Immigration Affect Wages? A Look at Occupational-Level Evidence

IZA

This 35-page discussion paper examines the effect of higher levels of immigration on the wages of natives

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-12-12

After Enlargement: Europe's New Migration System

DIIS

A 7-page Danish brief stressing the importance of the underlying demographics and labour market dynamics on future East-West migration in Europe

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-07

Tradeoffs Between Equality and Difference: The Crisis of Dutch Multiculturalism in Cross-Channel Perspective

DIIS

This 10-page Danish brief examines the outcomes of Dutch integration policies in a cross-national European perspective

Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-07

Multiculturalism in Denmark and Sweden

DIIS

This 10-page Danish brief compares the policies and practice of multiculturalism and integration in Denmark and Sweden

Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-07

Intermarriage, Language and Economic Assimilation Process: A Case Study of France

IZA

This 31-page discussion paper studies the role of intermarriage in the process of immigrant economic assimilation in France

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-12-01

Are Immigration Policies that Induce Skilled (Unskilled) Migration Beneficial (Harmful) for the Host Country?

CESifo

A 22-page paper investigating the welfare consequences of immigration policies

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-29

Immigrants in a Booming Economy: Analyzing Their Earnings and Welfare Dependence

IZA

A 24-page discussion paper examining the earnings and welfare dependence of immigrants to Ireland, compared with the native population

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-28

Race and the Criminal Justice System: An Overview of the Complete Statistics 2004-2005

Home Office - UK

A 47-page UK report presenting a summary of key findings about black and ethnic minorities' experience of the criminal justice system

Crime, Law & Order, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-21

Evaluating ERF and Challenge Fund Services Report

Home Office - UK

A 69-page UK report on the views of refugees on the services provided by two funds focusing on social needs in regugee communities

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-21

The Social Assimilation of Immigrants

IZA

This 34-page discussion paper examines the social integration of immigrants into host countries within Europe

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-21

Why do Low- and High-Skill Workers Migrate? Flow Evidence from France

CESifo

This 35-page paper investigates whether standard determinants influence international migration of workers to France with the same intensity across different skill levels

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-11-10

The Politics of Extraterritorial Processing: Offshore Asylum Policies in Europe and the Pacific

Refugee Study Centre - Oxford University

A 42-page working paper examining the use of extraterritorial asylum policies in Europe and the Pacific

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-11-06

How Immigrants Fare Across the Earnings Distribution: International Analyses

IZA

This 40-page discussion paper studies the determinants of the distribution of earnings among the native-born and immigrants in the US and Australia

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-11-06

The Europeanisation of Consular Affairs: The Case of Visa Policy

Clingendael

This 23-page Dutch discussion paper studies how the Europeanisation of the consular function affects the consular administrations of Schengen member states

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-01

The Plight of North Koreans in China and Beyond

Crisis Group

This 48-page report examines the plight of North Koreans fleeing their homeland

Immigration & Refugees, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-10-27

Towards a Common European Asylum Policy

EPC

A 17-page issue paper examining the EU's progress towards developing a Common European Asylum Policy

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-27

Measures to Improve Settlement Outcomes for Humanitarian Entrants

Dept. of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs - Australia

A 26-page Australian discussion paper designed to elicit views on how to improve settlement outcomes for humanitarian entrants to Australia

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-10-26

Clash of Cultures: Muslims and Christians in the Ethnosizing Process

IZA

A 21-page discussion paper exploring the integration of Christian and Muslim immigrants to Germany

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-10-08

Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

A 56-page annual report on the activities and initiatives of Canada's Department of Cizizenship and Immigration

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-10-04

No Elexir of Youth: Immigration Cannot Keep Canada Young

C.D. Howe Institute

This 16-page Canadian backgrounder investigates the extent to which immigration might compensate for Canada's ageing population

Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-09-26

Australian Citizenship: Much More than a Ceremony

Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

A 30-page Australian discussion paper examining developments in citizenship testing in the UK, the US, Canada and the Netherlands

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-09-25

Individual Attitudes Towards Immigrants: Welfare State Determinants Across Countries

CESifo

This 46-page discussion paper analyses welfare state determinants of individual attitudes towards immigrants and their interaction with labour market drivers of preferences

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-09-23