Perceptions and Labor Market Outcomes of Immigrants in Australia after 9/11

I examine whether after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 Muslim immigrants and immigrants who …t the Muslim Arab stereotype in Australia perceive a greater increase in religious and racial intolerance and discrimination compared to other immigrant groups. I also examine whether there is a di¤erential change in their labor market outcomes. I …nd that after 9/11 there is a greater increase in the likelihood of Muslim men and of those who look like Muslims to report a lot of religious and racial intolerance and discrimination relative to other immigrants. Further, I do not …nd evidence that after 9/11 Muslims or their stereotypes show a di¤erential change in the likelihood of looking for a change in their main jobs or of being employed. There is also no evidence of a di¤erential change in hours worked or in wage incomes. This suggests that the labor market does not react to attitudinal changes in society. Mailing address: Institute for Financial Management and Research, 24 Kothari Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai600 034, India. Fax: +91-44-28279208.