IZA Journal of Migration
Volume 5, Issue 1, 2016

Naturalisation and on-the-job training: evidence from first-generation immigrants in Germany (Article) (Open Access)

von Haaren-Giebel F. , Sandner M.*
  • a Leibniz Universität Hannover, Königsworther Platz 1, Hannover, 30167, Germany
  • b Leibniz Universität Hannover, Königsworther Platz 1, Hannover, 30167, Germany

Abstract

This paper empirically analyses the effect of naturalisation on on-the-job training (OJT) participation among first-generation immigrants in Germany. OJT is associated with improved labour market outcomes and provides therefore an indicator for labour market integration. Naturalisation is assumed to act as a signal of the employee’s commitment to the host country and may thus increase employers’ likelihood of offering OJT. Testing the theoretical link with multivariate estimations (based on the German Socio-Economic Panel) shows a positive and significant correlation. To reduce selection bias on observables, propensity score matching is applied, yielding a significant average treatment effect. JEL Classification: J15, J24, M53 © 2016, The Author(s).

Author Keywords

SOEP Human capital citizenship Integration

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DOI: 10.1186/s40176-016-0067-x
ISSN: 21939039
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English