Immigrant Overeducation: Evidence from Denmark

This study examines immigrant overeducation in Denmark. In particular, we examine the incidence and determinants of overeducation as well as the consequences for earnings. The results show that immigrants are more likely to be overeducated than native Danes and that while having foreign-acquired qualifications increases the likelihood, Danish labour market experience reduces it. Years of overeducation do increase wages for immigrants, but much less so than years of adequate education.