News Finding: The algorithm assigned placements for refugees that they project would increase their chances of finding employment by roughly 40 to 70 percent compared with how the refugees actually fared, according to the new study in Science.
Paper Finding: In addition, refugees with certain characteristics, such as language and educational skills, are more likely to succeed economically regardless of the resettlement location to which they are sent (Fig.
News Context: In 2016 alone, about 65.6 million people were forced to flee their homes. The algorithm assigned placements for refugees that they project would increase their chances of finding employment by roughly 40 to 70 percent compared with how the refugees actually fared, according to the new study in Science. The group, from Stanford and ETH Zurich, says the algorithm, which could be implemented at virtually no cost, could help resource-constrained governments and resettlement agencies find the best places for refugees to relocate.
Paper Context: It is also one of the most consequential in maximizing refugees' economic integration and self-sufficiency as a first step toward a more comprehensive integration into society (7) (8) (9) . In addition, refugees with certain characteristics, such as language and educational skills, are more likely to succeed economically regardless of the resettlement location to which they are sent (Fig. Finally, the expected employment returns associated with personal characteristics can vary across different resettlement locations (Fig.