Migration and Economic Integration in the Nordic Common Labour Market
Migration and Economic Integration in the Nordic Common Labour Market

Author: Peter A. Fischer

Publisher: Nordic

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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Summarizes the 40 years of experience with unrestricted migration and integration within the Nordic Common Labour Market. Compares Nordic experiences with a survey of theoretical expectations on the causes and consequences of migration and economic integration. Includes the text of the 1982 Agreement between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden Concerning a Common Labour Market.

Integrating Immigrants into the Nordic Labour Markets: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Integrating Immigrants into the Nordic Labour Markets: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Author: Sánchez Gassen, Nora

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2021-09-23

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9289370939

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Available online: https://pub.norden.org/nord2021-050/ Nordic countries have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has taken a substantial toll on economic growth and employment level. Immigrants may have been disproportionately affected, even though Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden already face serious challenges in integrating immigrants into their labour markets for several years. This report aims to make a contribution to further research into the consequences of the pandemic.

Integrating Immigrants into the Nordic Labour Markets
Integrating Immigrants into the Nordic Labour Markets

Author: Lars Calmfors

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2019-05-29

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 9289362006

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Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden face similar problems of integrating large groups of immigrants, especially low-educated ones from outside the EU, into their labour markets. In this volume, researchers from across the Nordic Region analyse how labour market integration of immigrants can be promoted. Education policy, active labour market policy, social benefit policy and wage policy are analysed. A key conclusion is that no single policy is likely to suffice. Instead, various policies have to be combined. The exact policy mix must depend on evaluations of the trade-offs with other policy objectives.

The Nordic Labor Market and Migration
The Nordic Labor Market and Migration

Author: Giang Ho

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2015-12-04

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 151352836X

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The large influx of migrants to Nordic countries in recent years is challenging the adoptability of Nordic labor market institutions while also adding to potential growth. This paper examines the trends, economic drivers, and labor market implications of migration to Nordic countries with a particular focus on economic migration as distinct from the recent large flows of asylum seekers. Our analysis finds that migration inflows to the Nordics are influenced by both cyclical and structural factors. Although migration helpfully dampens overheating pressures during periods of strong demand, and over the longer term will cushion the decline in labor supply from population aging, in the near-term unemployment can rise, especially among the young and lower-skilled. The analysis highlights the need to adapt Nordic labor market institutions in a manner that better facilitates the integration of migrants into employment. In particular, greater wage flexibility at the firm level and continued strong active labor market measures will help improve labor market outcomes among immigrants.

Nordic integration and settlement policies for refugees
Nordic integration and settlement policies for refugees

Author: Hernes, Vilde

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2019-04-26

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 9289361670

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This report has been commissioned by the Labour Market Committee of the Nordic Council of Ministers. The chief aim is to provide policy-relevant knowledge by conducting a comparative analysis of refugee labour-market integration in Scandinavia. Instead of focusing on the well-known employment gap or the fiscal impact of refugee unemployment, this study investigates the divergent impacts of integration programmes and settlement policies for refugees from different backgrounds. Through longitudinal comparative analysis, this study examines the labour-market integration of refugees in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, searching for explanations of cross-national differences by combining statistical analyses with in-depth analyses of national policies and governance structures.

New in the Nordic countries
New in the Nordic countries

Author: Nino Simic

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2018-11-08

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 9289357975

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In this report, we describe efforts to achieve faster integration of refugees and foreign-born residents in the labour market in the Nordic region. The examples presented in the report have been selected by our group of Nordic experts. In selecting examples, they have focused on the integration initiatives deemed to have the greatest likelihood of being implemented in their neighbouring countries. This selection is based on the knowledge gained from research and the recommendations made by our Nordic co-operation partners. In this report we have also sought to give a brief description of current research and knowledge regarding effective measures and the possible challenges facing refugees in the labour markets in the Nordic Region. For more information visit www.integrationnorden.org

State of the Nordic Region 2018
State of the Nordic Region 2018

Author: Anna Karlsdottìr

Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers

Published: 2018-03-22

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9289355182

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State of the Nordic Region 2018 Migration and Integration presents a series of facts and figures showing the current state of integration within core socioeconomic sectors, including demography, the labour force, health, and foreign background in state funded culture in the Nordic Region. The report is produced by Nordregio, an international research center for regional development and planning established by the Nordic Council of Ministers, on behalf of Nordic Welfare Centre and the programme Nordic co-operation on integration of refugees and migrants, along with Nordic Agency for Cultural Policy Analysis. The report is partly based on State of the Nordic Region 2018, which is a unique compilation of statistics and maps, giving a detailed view of the Nordic countries at both national and regional level.

Integration of Migrants into the Labour Market in Europe
Integration of Migrants into the Labour Market in Europe

Author: Sylwia Przytuła

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2020-11-26

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1839099046

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Living and working in a host country is challenging both for the host country as well as for the incoming migrants. Therefore, integration activities are essential for easing the transition. This book examines various practices of integrating migrants in European countries from national, organizational and individual perspectives.