This paper studies the relationship between inflows of migrants into local areas and the self-reported well-being of natives. We document a negative association between inflows of migrants and the mental health of natives, but we uncover no significant relationship for life satisfaction. These...

Much recent research suggests that immigration has had little, if any, negative impact on the labour market outcomes of natives. In this study we focus on ascertaining the effect of immigration on subjective as opposed to objective indicators of native well-being. Our analytical approach...

While we know much about the economic impact of immigration for host-country residents, we know comparatively little about the psychological impact. By linking a large geo-referenced household survey with local-level immigration data, we examine the impact of rising inflows of migrants into...