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Publikováno v:
Journal of Family Research, Vol 22, Iss 1 (2010)
This paper analyzes the determinants of assortative mating by ethnicity and education for individuals with an immigrant background in Sweden, focusing on the role of individual, marriage market and parental characteristics. Results indicate that high
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https://doaj.org/article/75be6edf0c6e469eb1b0291e90a8f77f
Autor:
Lena Nekby, Per Pettersson-Lidbom
Publikováno v:
The Scandinavian Journal of Economics. 119:268-287
In this paper, we return to the question raised in Dahlberg et al. (2012) concerning a causal relationship between ethnic diversity and preferences for redistribution. A re-analysis of their study indicates that results are based on an endogenous ins
Publikováno v:
International Migration Review. 50:385-412
We examine differences in the intensity of employer stereotypes of men and women with Arabic names in Sweden by testing how much work experience is needed to eliminate the disadvantage of having an Arabic name on job applications. Employers are first
Publikováno v:
Economic Inquiry. 53:352-364
A unique examination strategy in first-year microeconomics courses is used to test for gender differences in examination behavior. Students have the possibility of attaining a seminar bonus on the final exam for near-perfect seminar attendance and ar
Autor:
Pernilla Andersson Joona, Lena Nekby
Publikováno v:
The Scandinavian Journal of Economics. 114:575-600
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether intensive counseling and coaching by Public Employment Service (PES) caseworkers improves the employment opportunities of new immigrants in Sweden. This is tested within the framework of introduction p
Autor:
Magnus Rödin, Lena Nekby
Publikováno v:
Journal of Economic Psychology. 31:35-50
This paper explores the employment implications for second and middle generation immigrants in Sweden of identification to the ethnic group and to the majority culture, so-called acculturation identity. Results indicate no significant differences in
Publikováno v:
International Migration Review. 43:938-973
This paper examines the role of identification to home and host cultures on the pursuit of higher educations for individuals with immigrant backgrounds. Identity is defined according to a two-dimensional acculturation framework based on strength of i
Publikováno v:
Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies. 6:168-196
The importance of investing in host country-specific human capital such as host country language proficiency and host country education is often cited as a determining factor for the labor market success of immigrants. This suggests that entirely hos
Autor:
Lena Nekby
Publikováno v:
Journal of Risk and Insurance. 71:115-134
Using data from voluntary Swedish health insurance societies 1902-1910, this article analyzes the coexistence of pure and mutual insurance societies where pure societies are characterized by charging ex ante premiums only while mutuals in addition ch
Autor:
Lena Nekby
Publikováno v:
Economics Letters. 81:403-410
This study, using matched employer–employee data, analyses gender differences in rent sharing. Results indicate significantly smaller remuneration from firm profits for women, a difference that increases along the wage distribution. Gender differen