The economic contribution of humanitarian settlers in Australia

摘要: This article assesses the economic role of refugee settlers in Australia. Refugee-humanitarian labour force participation rates are lower than for other migrant groups or Australia-born. However, their market performance converges toward that Australia-born over time. Moreover, second generation performs at a higher level. There number significant impediments to including language, education, structural disadvantage and discrimination. Indeed, there is evidence gap which can only be explained by It shown refugees represent stock human capital not being fully realized. They suffer more through non-recognition substantial “brain waste” with negative results economy migrants themselves. Finally, it refugee-humanitarian show greater propensity form own business risk-taking, entrepreneurialism an ability identify take advantage opportunities key characteristic group. Policy Implications The international food security agenda needs consider growing challenge feeding rapidly cities large populations The reality internal migration should mainstreamed into agendas organizations states Food insecurity configured global debate on development International, regional municipal policies need pay particular attention populations South.