In this paper, we provide the first direct evidence on the internal structure of the migrant social network. By using a purposely designed survey on Sri Lankan immigrants living in Milan, we show that the pattern of within-group link formation is heterogeneous across immigrants, and differentiated according to the network function (i.e., accommodation, credit, job-finding). We find that migrants tend to interact with co-nationals who come from nearby localities at origin, while the time of arrival has a U-shaped effect. Once the link is formed, material support is provided mainly to relatives, while early migrant fellows are helpful for job-finding.
MENDOLA, M., & Comola, M. (2015). Formation of Migrant Networks. SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS, 117(2), 592-618.
Citazione: | MENDOLA, M., & Comola, M. (2015). Formation of Migrant Networks. SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS, 117(2), 592-618. |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | Si |
Titolo: | Formation of Migrant Networks |
Autori: | MENDOLA, M; Comola, M |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2015 |
Lingua: | English |
Rivista: | SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sjoe.12093 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |