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Immigration and Human Capital Adjustments: Evidence from the 1990 Reform of Japan’s Immigration Act

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  • Akira SASAHARA
  • Jongkwan LEE

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This study examines the effects of the increased influx of immigrants triggered by the 1990 Reform to Japan’s Immigration Act on high school students’ career choices—specifically, whether they pursue higher education or enter the workforce after graduation. We employ the instrumental variable approach using a shift-share instrument based on historical settlement patterns. The results suggest that the influx of immigrants led more high school students to seek employment outside their home prefectures and to pursue higher education. These findings indicate that immigration can drive adjustments in human capital formation.

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  • Akira SASAHARA & Jongkwan LEE, 2026. "Immigration and Human Capital Adjustments: Evidence from the 1990 Reform of Japan’s Immigration Act," Discussion papers 26002, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI).
    • Handle: RePEc:eti:dpaper:26002
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