How Do Refugees Influx Affect the Labor Market? Applied Case Study on Egypt | ||
| مجلة الدراسات السياسية والاقتصادية | ||
| Volume 5, Issue 1 - Serial Number 9, April 2025, Pages 924-942 PDF (1.57 M) | ||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/psej.2024.345946.1162 | ||
| Authors | ||
| نهى سمير شوال Ù…Øمد ابوزيد* ; ماى ابراهيم Øسن | ||
| الاقتصاد، كلية التجارة، جامعة Øلوان، مصر | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The global refugee crisis has reached unprecedented levels in recent decades with conflicts, oppression, and human rights abuses driving millions to flee their homes across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and other regions. Egypt, as a host country to a significant refugee population, has faced the multifaceted challenges of ensuring the socioeconomic inclusion of refugees while maintaining the delicate balance of its domestic labor market. The study investigates the economic impact of refugee inflows on the labor market in Egypt, focusing on the period from 1991 to 2023 by using an econometric model (OLS Regression). While prior research has explored the relationship between refugees and labor markets, significant gaps remain in understanding how such inflows affect employment, economic growth, and other key socio-economic variables in the context of Egypt, a country with a large refugee population. To address this gap, we applied an econometric model to analyze the impact of refugee influxes on employment rates, GDP growth, school enrollment, and inflation in Egypt. Labor market stakeholders, including employers can use this evidence to refine strategies for integrating refugees into the workforce and ensure sustainable growth. This research aims to inform more effective and inclusive refugee integration strategies, contributing to a balanced approach that benefits both refugees and Egypt economy as a host country. By addressing gaps in the existing literature and providing data-driven recommendations, the study seeks to enhance the broader dialogue on refugee policy and labor market integration. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Refugee Influx; Labor Market Impact; Egypt; OLS Regression; Socioeconomic Integration | ||
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