This paper assesses the consequences of EU enlargement for East West migration. In the theoretical part, we identify … several factors in addition to the reduction of moving costs by which EU membership influences migration. Specifically, EU … increased current migration. Additionally, casual evidence from the 1980s EU South enlargement is examined. Since then no …

neoclassical economic theory migration, besides the free flow of goods, services and capital, plays an important role in assuring … three parts. First, the theoretical background concerning migration and the potential need for regional policy is presented …. In the second part, we discuss the actual situation of internal migration and examine why migration rates are …

analyze the determinants of migration flows and find that, in contrast to theory, welfare state variables do not significantly … affect migration flows when controlling for temporary political restrictions of the freedom of movement (2+3+2 rule). This …

landscape. Uncertainty and perceptions are influential drivers when it comes to migration decisions, and yet, the literature … migratory behaviour of the citizens of an entire nation. Using official bilateral migration statistics, we highlight a … substantial increase in migration flows from the UK to the remaining EU/EFTA countries. Exceptional spikes in naturalisation …