Income Trajectories of Immigrants across Countries : The Impact of Years of Residency and Period of Arrival
Shil, Nirupom Kumar (2025-05-02)
Income Trajectories of Immigrants across Countries : The Impact of Years of Residency and Period of Arrival
(02.05.2025)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2025061065944
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2025061065944
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This study examines the income trajectories of immigrants across various countries, focusing on the impact of years of residency and the period of arrival in the host countries. The research analyzed data from the Luxembourg Income Study 2024 (LIS) for ten different countries to examine how country-specific issues, such as immigration laws, labor market changes, and social welfare policies, influence immigrant income trajectories over time. Using regression analysis, the study evaluates the income ranks of immigrant groups over different periods of arrival, including an examination of how the years of residency affect economic changes.
The data show that European and non-European nations have considerable disparities in terms of economic mobility. Results suggest that Canada is a forerunner in facilitating immigrant integration due to its proactive policies, which include language help, employment inclusion programs, and a robust welfare system. In comparison, the United States has more uneven results, with impediments such as labor market fragmentation and low social support impeding long-term economic mobility. Analysis seems to indicate that European nations such as Sweden and Denmark have more consistent advancement due to their robust welfare systems and open immigration policies. In the case of Greece and Spain, it might be that the more shaky inclusion could be associated with economic issues and/or weaker social security programs.
Through the perspective of human capital theory, the study demonstrates how the acquisition of knowledge and abilities over time adds to immigrants' prosperity, particularly in nations with robust labor market integration strategies. Assimilation theory highlights the significance of social integration in generating upward mobility, stating that increased engagement in the labor market and society is associated with higher income results.
In general, the study emphasizes the relevance of specific immigration policies, social assistance programs, and labor opportunities in promoting immigrants' economic success, with significant disparities in results identified across European and non-European nations.
The data show that European and non-European nations have considerable disparities in terms of economic mobility. Results suggest that Canada is a forerunner in facilitating immigrant integration due to its proactive policies, which include language help, employment inclusion programs, and a robust welfare system. In comparison, the United States has more uneven results, with impediments such as labor market fragmentation and low social support impeding long-term economic mobility. Analysis seems to indicate that European nations such as Sweden and Denmark have more consistent advancement due to their robust welfare systems and open immigration policies. In the case of Greece and Spain, it might be that the more shaky inclusion could be associated with economic issues and/or weaker social security programs.
Through the perspective of human capital theory, the study demonstrates how the acquisition of knowledge and abilities over time adds to immigrants' prosperity, particularly in nations with robust labor market integration strategies. Assimilation theory highlights the significance of social integration in generating upward mobility, stating that increased engagement in the labor market and society is associated with higher income results.
In general, the study emphasizes the relevance of specific immigration policies, social assistance programs, and labor opportunities in promoting immigrants' economic success, with significant disparities in results identified across European and non-European nations.