Cultural transmission of civicness

This paper estimates the intergeneration transmission of civicness by studying second generation immigrants in 29 European countries. There is a significant transmission of civicness both on the mother's and father's side. The estimates provide evidence on the transmission of trustworthiness.

► I find evidence of significant intergenerational transmission of civicness. ► Second generation immigrants in 29 countries are studied. ► The effects are quantitatively significant. ► The estimates provide evidence on the cultural transmission of trustworthiness. ► The analysis presents findings on the integration of immigrants.