A review of the regional labour market outcomes of immigration into the United Kingdom

Pocher, E. (2019) A review of the regional labour market outcomes of immigration into the United Kingdom. Working Paper. University of Glasgow. (Unpublished)

Abstract

In this paper, we examine the impact of immigration on employment and wages of British natives in the four countries of the United Kingdom. For the analysis, we are using the Quarterly Labour Force Survey applying the Fixed effects Panel regression method. This study differs from most studies by using a regional approach as well as age groups. Our research confirms that foreign labour leads to a replacement of middle and highly skilled native workers aged between 26 and 45 in England and Northern Ireland. Predominantly negative wage effects – although minimal - are found for native employees, especially for young ones, in all regions with the smallest impact in Scotland. JEL code: J31, F22, J61, E24, R23

• Item Type: Research Reports or Papers (Working Paper)
• Keywords: Regional immigration, skill complementarities, wages and employment.
• Status: Unpublished
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Pocher, Dr Eva
• Authors: Pocher, E.
• Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Economics
• Publisher: University of Glasgow