We examine selection by class origin and gender in the emigration from Sweden to the
United States during the age of mass migration. We use full-count census data linked to …

A substantial fraction of the population in the developing world experiences the death of a
parent during childhood. This dissertation analyzes the consequences of early parental …

Technological change has long been tied with distributional concerns due to displacement
against certain skills on labor markets. Short-run dislocations could create scarring in the …

Between 1850 and 1930, millions of Europeans emigrated to the United States, attracted by
opportunities for a better life. We study of the role of migrant networks in fostering emigration …