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Introduction
Chiswick, Barry R. - In: Handbook of the economics of international migration : …, (pp. xiii-xv). 2015
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014025417
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Introduction
Chiswick, Barry R. - In: Handbook of the economics of international migration : …, (pp. xiii-xv). 2015
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014025461
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Which factors drive the skill-mix of migrants in the long-run?
Beerli, Andreas; Indergand, Ronald - 2014
A pervasive, yet little acknowledged feature of international migration to developed countries is that newly arriving immigrants are increasingly highly skilled since the 1980s. This paper analyses the determinants of changes in the skill composition of immigrants using a framework suggested by...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010437204
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Should countries auction immigrant visas? : selling the right to immigrate to the highest bidders would allocate visas efficiently but might raise ethical concerns
Zavodny, Madeline - 2015
Many immigrant destination countries face considerable pressure to change their immigration policies. One of the most innovative policies is auctioning the right to immigrate or to hire a foreign worker to the highest bidders. Visa auctions would be more efficient than current ways of allocating...
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Using a point system for selecting immigrants : a point system can select economically desirable immigrants but it cannot prevente poor labor outcomes for immigrants
Tani, Massimiliano - 2014
Restricting immigration to young and skilled immigrants using a point system, as in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, succeeds in selecting economically desirable immigrants and provides orderly management of population growth. But the point system cannot fix short-term skilled labor shortages...
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Language and culture as drivers of migration : linguistic and cultural barriers affect international migration flows
Adserà, Alícia - 2015
migrants arrive. Thus, it is increasingly important to consider what role differences in culture and language play in migration …
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What determines the net fiscal effects of migration? : proactive policies result in a better labor market integration
Hinte, Holger - 2014
payments? Yes. But simply accumulating the annual fiscal transfers to and fiscal contributions by migrants is not sufficient to …
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Immigration in Iceland : Addressing challenges and unleashing the benefits
Koutsogeorgopoulou, Vassiliki - 2023
Immigration has increased rapidly since the late 1990s, driven largely by strong economic growth and high standards of living. By mid-2023, foreign citizens made up around 18% of the population. This has brought important economic benefits to Iceland, including by boosting the working age...
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Freedom of movement for workers : relaxing immigration restrictions could greatly improve the well-being of people in developing countries, with little effect on wages
Kennan, John - 2014
Most developed countries have foreign aid programs that aim to alleviate poverty and foster economic growth in less developed countries, but with very limited success. A large body of evidence indicates that the root of the economic development problem is cross-country differences in the...
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Income of immigrants and their return : both low- and high-income immigrants stay for a relatively short time
Bijwaard, Govert - 2015
contributors to the welfare system and whether migrants assimilate quickly. The key questions for the home country are whether … migrants return and who returns. The host country gains when unsuccessful migrants leave, while the home country may gain when … successful migrants leave. Empirical evidence reveals that both low-income-earning and high-income-earning migrants leave the …
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