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Does immigration affect native wages? A meta-analysis

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  • Aubry, Amandine
  • Héricourt, Jérôme
  • Marchal, Léa
  • Nedoncelle, Clément

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The impact of immigration on native wages remains a contentious issue in labour economics. This meta-analysis synthesises evidence from 88 studies published between 1985 and 2023, offering a comprehensive assessment of reduced-form estimates. We document substantial heterogeneity across estimates and show that contexts and empirical designs systematically shape reported effects. In particular, shift-share instrumental-variable strategies correct the upward bias seen in OLS estimates. Our findings emphasise the necessity for replication and enhanced transparency in methodological reporting.

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  • Aubry, Amandine & Héricourt, Jérôme & Marchal, Léa & Nedoncelle, Clément, 2026. "Does immigration affect native wages? A meta-analysis," Labour Economics, Elsevier, vol. 98(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:labeco:v:98:y:2026:i:c:s0927537125001393
    DOI: 10.1016/j.labeco.2025.102815
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    JEL classification:

    • C80 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - General
    • J61 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Geographic Labor Mobility; Immigrant Workers
    • J15 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants; Non-labor Discrimination
    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials

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