Jobs for Immigrants Labour Market Integration in Norway

Evidence from many OECD countries shows that immigrants, in particular recent arrivals, tend to be especially affected by an economic downturn. The available tentative evidence on unemployment suggests that this is also the case in Norway in the current downturn, particularly with respect to the man...

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Main Author: Liebig, Thomas (-)
Format: eBook Section
Language:Inglés
Published: Paris : OECD Publishing 2009.
Series:OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Papers, no.94.
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Summary:Evidence from many OECD countries shows that immigrants, in particular recent arrivals, tend to be especially affected by an economic downturn. The available tentative evidence on unemployment suggests that this is also the case in Norway in the current downturn, particularly with respect to the many recent labour migrants from the new EU member countries. Since this can have a lasting effect on their labour market outcomes, it is important that the integration of immigrants remains a priority for policy.
Physical Description:1 online resource (88 p. )