How do labour market fears shape attitudes toward refugees?

Key Points

• Perceived job competition increases host prejudice against refugees, while actual competition may have a different effect.
• In Uganda and Ethiopia, host attitudes shift based on the perception of refugees as job threats—this highlights social dynamics.
• Observational analysis across two countries examines the relationship between refugees and local labour market fears.
• These findings emphasize the need for policies addressing host community concerns to promote integration.

Abstract