Policy Matters: Brexit and crime, how immigrants succeed in the labour market
In this episode of Policy Matters, host Matt Dickson and Franz Buscha are joined by Sun\u010dica Vuji\u0107, Associate Professor of Applied Econometrics at the University of Antwerp.\n\nSun\u010dica\u2019s research covers a broad range of topics but a common thread is that it is always very engaged with policy, making an impact in policy areas including crime, health, education and the labour market. Franz and Matt start by asking her about her recent work on the impact of the Brexit referendum on recorded hate-crimes in the UK, and we get a bonus lesson from Franz in translating statistical terms into user-friendly language! Sun\u010dica then discusses her work that shows how policymakers and immigrants themselves can help to improve immigrants\u2019 chances of labour market success, highlighting the startling role of volunteering in reducing labour market discrimination.\n\nThe discussion concludes with some interesting findings on the impact of education on fertility timing in the UK.