intensity of the effort that migrants exert to assimilate economically to the extent of their social integration. …

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. …

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 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 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 country’s society, and economic assimilation as … income gap with the natives. In this way, social integration becomes a catalyst for economic assimilation. …

host society, even though the economic returns (increased productivity and enhanced earnings) to assimilation are high. We … show that when interpersonal comparisons affect individuals' wellbeing and when a more intensive assimilation results in …

host society, even though the economic returns (increased productivity and enhanced earnings) to assimilation are high. We … show that when interpersonal comparisons affect individuals’ wellbeing and when a more intensive assimilation results in …

We study the assimilation behavior of a group of migrants who live in a city populated by native inhabitants. We … conceptualize the group as a community, and the city as a social space. Assimilation increases the productivity of migrants and …, consequently, their earnings. However, assimilation also brings the migrants closer in social space to the richer native …

We study the assimilation behavior of a group of migrants who live in a city populated by native inhabitants. We … conceptualize the group as a community, and the city as a social space. Assimilation increases the productivity of migrants and …, consequently, their earnings. However, assimilation also brings the migrants closer in social space to the richer native …