The main objective of this paper is to propose a systematic approach to empirically analyse the effect of remittances … on the utility of migrants, as proxied by their subjective well-being (SWB). Using data from a new survey on China (RUMiC …), we estimate models in which a measure of subjective well- being is regressed on the level of remittances, and we find a …

recruitable. Because migrants tend to settle where the attitude toward them is most favorable, we use the median voter's political …

This paper focuses on the effects of domestic and international remittances on children's well-being. Using data from … remittance recipient and non-recipient households. The results of our cross-section and panel analyses indicate that remittances … increase schooling and reduce child labour. Although international remittances are found to have a stronger beneficial impact …

Do migrants send remittances as a way of obtaining insurance? While this motive is theoretically suggested in the … risk aversion and remittance behavior. Risk-averse individuals are more likely to send remittances home and are, on average … a "purchase of self-insurance" motive to remit, we also provide evidence of more remittances sent by risk averse …

mostly by reducing the probability of receiving domestic remittances. As a result, the non-labor income of beneficiaries …