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Erscheinungsjahr: 
2021
Schriftenreihe/Nr.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 14145
Verlag: 
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), Bonn
Zusammenfassung: 
We evaluate a Danish reform focused on improving Danish 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 communication-intensive jobs, suggesting that language training, rather than other minor aspects of the reform, produced it. We also find evidence of higher completion rates of lower secondary school and lower probability of crime for male children with both parents exposed to the reform.
Schlagwörter: 
refugee integration
language skills
regression discontinuity
second generation
JEL: 
J60
J24
E64
I30
Dokumentart: 
Working Paper

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