Model long-term economic outcomes of refugee resettlement and identify integration policies that benefit both newcomers and host communities

Longitudinal tracking of 50,000+ refugee households (10-20 year follow-up), comparative policy analysis across 30+ countries, labor market integration studies, tax/fiscal contribution analysis, community cohesion assessment, qualitative integration narratives

Refugee labor force participation: 60-75% within 5 years. Entrepreneurship rate: 2x higher than native-born. 5x their resettlement cost in taxes over 10 years. Employment: 70-80% earning above poverty line at 10-year mark. Education outcomes: second-generation refugee children have 90%+ high school completion (comparable to native-born).

Community concerns: integration requires targeted language/job training ($3,000-5,000/person) and community support infrastructure.