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The Social Integration of Syrian Refugees in Germany

Theresa Kuchler, Johannes Stroebel
CESifo, Munich, 2022

EconPol Forum 23 (6), 42
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  • Syrians in Germany generally have low levels of social integration compared to German natives, measured by the number of Facebook connections/groups and content posted in German
  • Social integration in rural regions is higher than in more urban regions
  • The degree of integration in a region is driven by the local environment, less by the behavior of local natives or the present Syrian population
  • The availability of integration courses causally drives local integration
  • Direct personal contact with locals helps integration

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