The adequacy of current definitions of refugee economic integration was evaluated by comparing socioeconomic characteristics of Southeast Asian refugees with those of US-born residents. The results indicated that Southeast Asian refugees had worse economic status than any US-born ethnic group. Large proportions of the refugees were not employed, were receiving public assistance, and were living in poverty. The findings indicate a need for an expanded definition of refugee economic integration. A new definition is proposed and its implications are discussed.

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