Economics Snapshot - EU Migrants in the UK Labour Market
Sunday, July 26, 2009
by Geoff Riley
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Migrants from EU Accession Countries
2004-08
Average age 26.5
*1/3rd have been in higher education
*90% employment rate whilst in the UK
*Hourly wage of £6.80 compared to UK average of £11.90
*12% claimed benefits or tax credits
*6.5% lived in social housing
Source: Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration at UCL
Categories: A2 Macro AS Macro European Economy EU Enlargement Labour Market UK Economy Unemployment Quirky Trivia
Tags: employment, housing, jobs, wages, eu enlargement, migration, accession countries, social housing
Tags: employment, housing, jobs, wages, eu enlargement, migration, accession countries, social housing
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