Frequency of contact with foreigners in a homogeneous society: perceived consequences of foreigner increases

Yamamura, Eiji (2011): Frequency of contact with foreigners in a homogeneous society: perceived consequences of foreigner increases.

Abstract

Using individual data of Japan, this paper investigates how frequency of contact with foreigners is associated with the perceived outcomes of foreigner increases. Results showed that frequency of contact has a critical effect on perceptions and that its influence varies according to household income level.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Immigration, perceived consequence, homogenous society
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F2 - International Factor Movements and International Business > F22 - International Migration; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J1 - Demographic Economics > J15 - Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants ; Non-labor Discrimination

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