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A Comparison of the Occupational Distributions of Native‐ and Foreign‐Born Males: An Immigration Consideration

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. A qualitative response model of occupational choice is employed to investigate differences in the occupational structures of native‐and foreign‐born men in the United States labor market. Analysis of data from the 1980 U.S. Census of Population indicates that, given their human capital trails, foreign‐born males are proportionately represented across occupational categories. The results are supportive of the hypothesis of Chiswickand others that, because of favorable self‐selection, foreign‐born male workers are likely to succeed in the U.S. labor market.

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  • Paul E. Gabriel, 1991. "A Comparison of the Occupational Distributions of Native‐ and Foreign‐Born Males: An Immigration Consideration," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 50(3), pages 351-363, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajecsc:v:50:y:1991:i:3:p:351-363
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1536-7150.1991.tb02303.x
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