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Reform of the Kafāla System: A Survey Experiment from Qatar
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Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
, 2016 , Article)
Immigration in the Arabian Gulf is governed by the kafāla (sponsorship) system,
which provides the legal basis for the residency and employment of foreign workers across
the region. Despite mounting economic, political ...
Who needs RDD? Combining directory listings with cell phone exchanges for an alternative telephone sampling frame
(
Elsevier
, 2011 , Article)
Abstract
The traditional Random Digit Dialing method (list-assisted RDD using a frame of landline phone numbers) is clearly under threat. The difficulty and costs of completing telephone surveys have increased due to ...
Attitudes Towards Migrant Workers in the GCC: Evidence from Qatar
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Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
, 2012 , Article)
With the majority of Qatar’s total population made up of foreigners (high-skilled and
low-skilled migrant workers), Qatari nationals may feel that there are significant challenges for
their society; despite the absence ...
The Effects of Religiosity and Social Capital on Civic Engagement in Qatar
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Springer Verlag
, 2017 , Article)
Few studies have examined the role of religiosity and social capital on civic engagement in the context of a Muslim country. In this paper, we explore the impact of religiosity and social capital on charitable donations ...