How to Measure Segregation Conditional on the Distribution of Covariates

This short paper proposes a non-parametric method of accounting for the distribution of background characteristics when testing for segregation in empirical studies. It is shown and exemplified - using data on workplace segregation between immigrants and natives in Sweden - how the method can be applied to correct any measure of segregation for differences between groups in the distribution of covariates by means of simulation, and how analytical results can be used when studying segregation by means of peer group exposure.

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Year of publication:	2007
Authors:	Åslund, Olof ; Nordström Skans, Oskar
Publisher:	Uppsala : Uppsala University, Department of Economics
Subject:	Segregation \| Arbeitsplatz \| Migranten \| Theorie \| Schweden \| Covariates \| Workplaces \| Immigrants

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Series:	Working Paper ; 2007:27
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	556424689 [GVK] hdl:10419/82726 [Handle] RePEc:hhs:uunewp:2007_027 [RePEc]
Classification:	C10 - Econometric and Statistical Methods: General. General ; J10 - Demographic Economics. General ; J20 - Time Allocation; Work Behavior; Employment Determination and Creation. General
Source:	EconStor

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