Surveys

"Survey on Migrants' Expectations in Germany"

Conducted in the second half of 2019 on 1,022 migrants from Afghanistan to Germany, our study is part of the Max Planck Society framework on migration, integration and exclusion. The survey provides a quantitative assessment of the degree of integration or marginalization of Afghan migrants in Germany with respect to the various spheres of the host society, most notably the labor market. The survey targets three of the largest urban areas of Germany (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich). Data collected in this study will allow measuring the extent to which “exclusion” affects investment in human and social capitals, labor market outcomes, health and expectations.

“Qualifications, potentials and life courses of Syrian asylum seekers in Bavaria” study

Conducted in the second half of 2017 on 275 Asylum seekers from Syria in Bavaria, Germany, our study adds to the literature on asylum seekers in several ways. First, in addition to collecting information on educational qualifications, we assess human capital stock using aptitude tests. We also gauge German language abilities using objective tests and interviewer assessments. Second, we assess labor market capabilities by tracing migrants’ work experiences with a special focus on evaluating skill levels and skill acquisition over the years. Moreover, we measure subjective expectations to understand the investments migrants undertake in the host country. Lastly, we look at traumatic events which may hinder the successful structural integration of asylum seekers', given their often arduous journey to a host country. Therefore, we attempt to offer a broader understanding of Syrian asylum seekers in Germany. See the Discussion Paper here.