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
Evidence from Uganda and Ethiopia suggests that host prejudice against refugees increases when refugees are perceived as direct job competitors, but not necessarily when actual competition exists.