Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/259557 
Year of Publication: 
2022
Series/Report no.: 
SOEPpapers on Multidisciplinary Panel Data Research No. 1166
Publisher: 
Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW), Berlin
Abstract: 
Exploiting the random allocation of asylum seekers to different locations in Germany, we study the impact of right-wing voting on refugees' integration. We find that in municipalities with more voting for the right-wing AfD, refugees have worse economic and social integration. These impacts are largest for groups targeted by AfD campaigns and refugees are also more likely to suffer from harassment and right-wing attacks in areas with greater AfD support. Positive interactions with locals are also less likely and negative opinions about immigration spillover to supporters of other parties in these areas. On the other hand, stronger support for pro-immigrant parties enhances social integration.
Subjects: 
Immigrants' integration
refugees
hostile attitudes
voting behavior
JEL: 
J15
J61
Z13
Document Type: 
Working Paper

Files in This Item:
File
Size
980.81 kB





Items in EconStor are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.