Intensive Coaching of New Immigrants: An Evaluation Based on Random Program Assignment*
研究评估瑞典公共就业服务人员对新移民进行强化咨询和辅导是否改善其就业机会，通过随机实验发现强化辅导显著提高了就业概率和参与中间培训项目的比例。
Abstract The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether intensive counseling and coaching by Public Employment Service (PES) caseworkers improves the employment opportunities of new immigrants in Sweden. This is tested within the framework of introduction programs for new immigrants. A trial introduction program was implemented from October 2006 to June 2008. Within participating municipalities, new immigrants were randomly assigned into treatment (intensive coaching) or control (regular introduction programs). The results indicate that there are significant treatment effects on employment probabilities as well as on participation in intermediate PES training programs.