The working hours of immigrants in Germany: temporary versus permanent
"Migration is often viewed as an investment decision. Temporary migrants can be expected to invest less in accumulating human capital specific to the host country. Instead, they work more hours in order to accumulate savings and invest in financial capital that can be transferred back to their...
Main Authors: | Kahanec, Martin, Shields, Michael P. |
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Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
Format: | TEXT |
Language: | English |
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Bonn
2010
IZA |
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Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19186570124919047529-The-working-hours-of-immigrant.htm |
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