Differential Effects of Homophily and Limited Mobility on Group-Specific Segregation

Disentangle and quantify the relative contributions of destination preference (homophily) and limited mobility range to experienced segregation among native-born and foreign-born individuals, developing methods that separate these intertwined mechanisms to establish their group-specific effects.

Background

The literature suggests two main mechanisms through which mobility might shape segregation beyond residential contexts: homophily-driven destination preferences and limited travel due to constraints such as transport access. However, these mechanisms are intertwined, making it difficult to isolate their effects on different demographic groups.

The paper targets this uncertainty by designing counterfactual simulations to estimate how destination preference and mobility range contribute to experienced segregation, particularly focusing on native-born versus foreign-born individuals in Sweden.