Microeconomic Determinants of Migrant Remittances into Zimbabwe : A Survey of Zimbabweans in Botswana and South Africa
This study sought to identify the micro-economic determinants of remittances flows into Zimbabwe. The paper reviews the altruism theory, self interest, portfolio management theory, and family implicit contracts theory. The study was based on a survey of 294 Zimbabweans, based in South Africa and Botswana. Data for the study was collected through questionnaires using the snow balling technique. SPSS version 16.0 was used for data analysis, using the binary logit model. The results show that the older (age) and more educated migrants are more likely to remit to home country. Single migrants were less likely to remit compared to those who are divorced. We also found that married migrants are less likely to remit than divorced migrants. The number of members from the same family and the gender of migrants were found to be insignificant in predicting the likelihood of remitting money back to Zimbabwe
Year of publication: |
2015
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Authors: | Mugumisi, Nathan |
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[2015]: [S.l.] : SSRN |
Subject: | Simbabwe | Zimbabwe | Südafrika | South Africa | Botsuana | Botswana | Rücküberweisungen | Remittances |
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freely available
Extent: | 1 Online-Ressource (15 p) |
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Type of publication: | Book / Working Paper |
Language: | English |
Notes: | In: International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, United Kingdom Vol. II, Issue 9, Sep 2014 Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments September 1, 2014 erstellt |
Source: | ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW |
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