Labor market discrimination against venezuelans in peru: Evidence from a correspondence study

• Javier Antonio Torres Gómez ^[1] ; Santiago Herz Campana ^[1] ; Abel Daniel Pérez ^[1] ; Manuel Fernando Barrón Ayllón ^[1]
  1. [1] Universidad del Pacífico. Ecuador.
• Localización: Economía, ISSN 0254-4415, Vol. 47, Nº. 94, 2024, págs. 1-23
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Through a correspondence study in Peru between July and September of 2021, we analyze the probability of Peruvian and Venezuelan applicants receiving callbacks to participate in a second stage of a job selection process. We studied the difference in the response rate by nationality, and tested potential mechanisms to reduce it, like holding a temporary residence permit (PTP) or having previous work experience in Peru. We find evidence of discrimination towards Venezuelan immigrants, as they have 4 percentage points less probability of receiving a callback than their Peruvian counterpart (a 43% difference with the control group rate). While previous work experience in Peru offsets the gap, holding a PTP does not attenuate employment discrimination.