Several studies using observational data suggest that ethnic discrimination increases in downturns of the economy. We … investigate whether ethnic discrimination depends on labor market tightness using data from correspondence studies. We utilize … measures produce qualitatively similar results, and, opposite to the observational studies, suggests that ethnic discrimination …

reduce it? To answer these questions, we conducted a field experiment on employer discrimination in Sweden. Going beyond …How pervasive is labor market discrimination against immigrants and what options do policymakers and migrants have to … efforts to reduce discrimination must address employer prejudice. …

suburbs. We find evidences of significant hiring discrimination against applicants of North African origin, regardless of …