Spatial segregation and migrant economic success. Labour market and self-employment outcomes of migrants in the Netherlands'

Spatial segregation and migrant economic success. Labour market and self-employment outcomes of migrants in the Netherlands', ed. Beckers, Pascal (Saarbruecken: Lambert Academic Publishing, 2011).

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  • Editor Beckers, Pascal
    Title Spatial segregation and migrant economic success. Labour market and self-employment outcomes of migrants in the Netherlands'
    Publication Date 2011
    Place of Publication Saarbruecken
    Publisher Lambert Academic Publishing
    Pages 204
    Abstract In this book I explore whether and how the spatial location of non-Western immigrants in the Netherlands matters for their economic success in the labour market and in self-employment. More specifically, I aim to find out how the local spatial environment in the place of residence, or place of firm location (for the self-employed), shapes immigrant economic prospects. This aim is reached by combining a number of thematic, complementary research projects. These projects assess the socio-economic position of non-Western immigrants in the country, analyse neighbourhood segregation effects on labour market outcomes, and examine spatial location effects on migrant business performance. To answer the research question, I combine quantitative and qualitative methods. The overall conclusion of my work is clear: Space matters for immigrant economic success both in the labour market and in self-employment. Location is an important determinant of economic success of non-Western immigrants in the Netherlands as regions, municipalities and neighbourhoods within municipalities offer different labour market and self-employment opportunities to migrants.
    ISBN 9783844318784
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