Cultural and economic integration of immigrant minorities: Analytical framework and policy implications.

  • Published In: Journal of Public Economic Theory, 2023, v. 25, n. 6. P. 1337 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gradstein, Mark; Justman, Moshe 3 of 3

Abstract

The cultural diversity that new immigrants bring to the host economy is potentially beneficial for the productivity of both immigrants and natives, but immigrants must assimilate to some extent for these benefits to be realized. In general, immigrants assimilate more slowly than natives would like, as they ignore the external material benefits of assimilation for natives and their resistance to foreign cultural influences. We develop a formal framework that highlights the complementarity between immigrants' cultural assimilation, economic integration, and investment in human capital, indicating the scope for mutually beneficial policies, offering immigrants material incentives to assimilate more rapidly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Public Economic Theory. 2023/12, Vol. 25, Issue 6, p1337
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sociology
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1097-3923
  • DOI:10.1111/jpet.12662
  • Accession Number:174107818
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