The Economic Consequences of Immigration to Germany

Ralf E. Ulrich

ISBN 10: 3790807966 / ISBN 13: 9783790807967

Published by Physica-Verlag HD, 1994

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book contains some recent studies by German and American scholars on the economic effects of immigration to Germany. It deals with the impact on the labour market, on the income of natives and on the public purse. Empirical as well as theoretical methods of analysis are applied. The book contains a rich set of tables and charts. The reader gets an insight into the complex discussion on the pros and cons of immigration. The case of Germany is analysed in its specific features as well as in its general relevance.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Economic Consequences of Immigration to Germany
• Publisher: Physica-Verlag HD
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3790807966
• ISBN 13: 9783790807967
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 203W x 127H x 11D millimeters 203 millimeters width by 127 millimeters height by 11 millimeters depth
• Weight: 213 grams

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Synopsis

This volume discusses some economic aspects of immigration with special refer­ ence to the case of Germany. Immigration has become a major issue in Germany. Germany still does not have an official immigration policy in spite of the fact that more than 8 percent of the residents are non-citizens and that Germany · s immigration figures almost have reached the US figures. The foreign Iabor supply strongly influences the German Iabor market. The bulk of foreign workers is employed in certain industries. In some industries (mining, steel) 20 and more percent of the employees are foreign workers. Most foreign workers are blue collar workers with low wages. The Iabor demand for immigrants has declined in the last 15 years while the foreign population and Iabor supply has increased. As a consequence, foreigners experience higher unemployment rates than Germans. The fall of the Berlin wall and the collapse of the communist regimes in East Europe further increased the blue collar Iabor supply and strengthened the competition for foreign workers on the German Iabor market.