We draw a distinction between the social integration and economic assimilation of migrants, and study an interaction … between the two. We define social integration as blending into the host country’s society, and economic assimilation as … income gap with the natives. In this way, social integration becomes a catalyst for economic assimilation. …

We draw a distinction between the social integration and economic assimilation of migrants, and study an interaction … between the two. We define social integration as blending into the host countryś society, and economic assimilation as … income gap with the natives. In this way, social integration becomes a catalyst for economic assimilation. …

, for distribution, ethnic conflict and crime. We develop a two-community model where such assimilation generates social …

, and ethnic selfidentification, the method classifies that individual into one of four states: assimilation, integration …

ideal action or norm but also wants her behavior to be as close as possible to the average assimilation behavior of her … assimilation norms may emerge in steady state depending on the structure of the network. We then consider the role of cultural and … government leaders in the assimilation process of ethnic minorities and an optimal tax/subsidy policy which aim is to reach a …