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AutorIn 1: |
Aldén, Lina |
AutorIn 2: |
Hammarstedt, Mats |
HerausgeberIn 1: |
Linnaeus University Centre for Labour Market and Discrimination Studies at Linnaeus University, Växjö |
Titel: |
Integration of immigrants on the Swedish labour market – recent trends and explanations |
Ort: |
Växjö |
Jahr: |
2014 |
Abstract: |
"(...) This paper uses new data to illustrate the position of the foreign-born on the Swedish labour market. Foreign-born Africans and Asians have a lower employment and a higher unemployment rate than other groups. They are overrepresented in fixed-time employment and underrepresented in managerial positions. Employment is particularly low among family and refugee immigrants. Educated people from these regions are more likely than others to have jobs requiring lower competencies than their educational level. Lack of human capital acquired in Sweden and lack of access to networks as well as prevalence of discrimination are put forward as explanations for this. (...)" |
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