Refugees Work: A humanitarian investment that yields economic dividends

A report published by the Tent Foundation and Open Political Economy Network (OPEN) in May 2016 found the extent of the contribution made by refugees as workers, entrepreneurs, innovators, taxpayers, consumers and investors.

The study concluded that wealthy EU member states that accept refugees greatly benefitted from it economically. It does not analyse the impact of refugees in poor countries of the European Union.

• Primary Source

EurActiv, 18.05.16: Refugees can bring significant economic benefit: report http://www.euractiv.com/section/euro-finance/news/refugees-can-bring-significant-economic-benefit-report/

OPEN: Reports: Refugees Work: A humanitarian investment that yields economic dividends http://www.opennetwork.net/refugeeswork/

Tent Foundation: Refugees Work http://www.tent.org/refugees-work/

The Guardian, 18.05.16: Refugees will repay EU spending almost twice over in five years - report http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/18/refugees-will-repay-eu-spending-almost-twice-over-in-five-years-report?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

EUObserver, 18.05.16: Refugees will give EU economy huge boost, says NGO https://euobserver.com/migration/133452

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