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
'A Violation of His or Her Human Security': New Grounds for the Recognition of Refugee Status: A Proposal for Reform
UNHCR
A 26-page research paper proposing a new definition of refugee status
Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-02-19
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