title: The Impact of Private Hosting on the Integration of Ukrainian Refugees
abstract: Amidst the Ukrainian displacement crisis, private hosting of refugees in Europe has surged, yet its impact on integration remains understudied. This research investigates the effects of private hosting on Ukrainian refugee integration in Germany. Utilizing data from one of the largest non-profit matching platforms for private refugee accommodation, we compare multidimensional integration outcomes of refugees matched with private hosts with observably similar refugees who applied for private host