labour economics, labour markets, migration, labour supply, demographic changes
European countries are facing the challenge of receiving an increasing number of asylum-seekers from different parts of the world. The topic often appears in media headlines, stirring up conflicting opinions. Some people – recognising the dangers to which asylum-seekers are exposed in their home countries, and the perilous journeys they must face to reach their intended destinations – are sympathetic and eager to welcome them. Others are more concerned about the potential costs of hosting increasing numbers of asylum-seekers, and the implications for the labour market. The UK is no exception, and the topic has often polarised the public debate here.
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