The impact of immigration on election outcomes in Danish municipalities

Christer Gerdes () and Eskil Wadensjö

No 2010:3, SULCIS Working Papers from Stockholm University, Linnaeus Center for Integration Studies - SULCIS

Abstract: In this paper we study the effects on support for different political parties following an increase in the immigrant share in Danish municipalities during a period marked by a substantial influx of refugees. The two anti-immigration parties in the political landscape of Denmark are among those that win votes as a result of this influx, but so also does a pro-immigration party on the left. Controlling for a number of social-economic aspects, our results thus point to some discontent with immigration; however, they do not support predictions of a general decline for political parties that are in favour of a generous welfare state, as proposed by some scholars.

Keywords: immigration; immigrants; elections; racism; xenophobia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D72 J15 J61 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 32 pages
Date: 2010-03-10
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Working Paper: The Impact of Immigration on Election Outcomes in Danish Municipalities (2008)
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