Language Training and Refugees' Integration

Mette Foged; Linea Hasager; Giovanni Peri; Jacob Nielsen Arendt; Iben Bolvig

doi:10.1162/rest_a_01216

Language Training and Refugees' Integration

Mette Foged, Linea Hasager, Giovanni Peri, Jacob Nielsen Arendt, Iben Bolvig

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Abstract

We evaluate a Danish reform focused on improving language training for those granted refugee status on or after January 1, 1999. Using a Regression Discontinuity Design we find a significant, permanent, positive effect on earnings. This effect emerged after completion of language classes and was accompanied by additional schooling and higher probability of working in complex jobs, consistent with language training, rather than other minor aspects of the reform, produced the results.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	The Review of Economics and Statistics
Vol/bind	106
Udgave nummer	4
Sider (fra-til)	1157-1166
Antal sider	10
ISSN	0034-6535
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1162/rest_a_01216
Status	Udgivet - 8 jul. 2024

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10.1162/rest_a_01216

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