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Does inequality migrate? The development of income inequality across German states

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  • Oleg Badunenko
  • Maria Popova

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This study analyzes the evolution of educational and occupational patterns among migrants and natives, as well as income inequality in Germany from 1985 to 2015. We show that despite migrants catching up in education, employment, and income with their native counterparts, unfavorable societal attitudes toward them have remained virtually unchanged, which can be attributed to Bourdieu's conceptualization of cultural inheritance. We find that while income inequality has increased significantly over the 30‐year period, this trend varied considerably by the federal state and that migration did nothing to add to inequality. Since both the German economy and society rely on migrants, there is a strong need for the narratives toward migrants to be based on empirical evidence. The findings of this study hold migrant‐related policy implications not only for Germany but also for other developed nations that rely on migrants as a labor force.

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  • Oleg Badunenko & Maria Popova, 2024. "Does inequality migrate? The development of income inequality across German states," Journal of Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 64(2), pages 555-589, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jregsc:v:64:y:2024:i:2:p:555-589
    DOI: 10.1111/jors.12683
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