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The Recent Economic Performance of Ukrainian Immigrants in Canada and the U.S

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  • Pivnenko, Sergiy

    (Simon Fraser University)

  • DeVoretz, Don J.

    (Simon Fraser University)

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This paper explores the relative success of ethnic and immigrant Ukrainians in Canada and in the United States. We found evidence for both a sheepskin and citizenship effects, which partially explains the strong economic performance of Ukrainian immigrants in Canada. Ukrainian immigrants to the U.S. are overachievers relative to all groups, which sheds light on Borjas thesis that self-selection and not immigration policy sorts immigrants between Canada and the U.S.

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  • Pivnenko, Sergiy & DeVoretz, Don J., 2003. "The Recent Economic Performance of Ukrainian Immigrants in Canada and the U.S," IZA Discussion Papers 913, IZA Network @ LISER.
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    • J61 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Geographic Labor Mobility; Immigrant Workers
    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials

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