Posts tagged with 'Muslim'
September 20, 2016
Discrimination against female migrants wearing a headscarf
Germany is currently experiencing a high influx of Muslim migrants. Their labor market integration is a crucial policy goal. However, […]
August 15, 2016
Backlash against Muslim immigrants after terrorist attacks harms integration and the economy
The recent rise in the number and intensity of fundamentalist Islamic terrorist attacks occurring in several Western cities could, as […]
August 10, 2015
Vanishing effect of religion on the labor market participation of European women
Religion and the traditional role model it conveys affects female labor market participation: Studies show that the likelihood of employment […]
March 10, 2015
The negative labor market outcomes of a Muslim minority: How policy can make a big difference
The labor market success of ethnic and religious minorities often lags behind the average population. Discrimination, segregation and cultural frictions […]
December 4, 2014
Exposure to Ramadan in utero affects labor market outcomes
Nutritional disruptions experienced during the stage of fetal development impair an individual’s labor market productivity later in life. This is […]
March 26, 2014
More schooling makes women less likely to vote for Islamic parties
Many countries in the Middle East and North Africa are characterized by low levels of per capita income, democracy and […]