Immigration and Welfare State Cash Benefits – The Danish Case
Written by: Peder J. Pedersen
This study paper summarises current knowledge about the dependence on transfer incomes of immigrants to Denmark, primarily those of non-Western origins. It also presents new information on the situation, with a focus on the past few years.
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