In this paper, we focus on network- and gender-specific determinants of remittances, which are often explained … be explained by the underlying transnational network contract. Second, remittances sent by foreigners and naturalized … reunification in the destination country and decreases remittances. Third, the structure of the existing social network in Germany …

In this paper we examine the interactions between the remittances of the Turkish workers in Germany and the output both … in Turkey and in Germany. In our analysis we use the new data set provided by the German monetary authorities, which was … studies. We show that the remittances positively respond to the changes in the German output and do not react at all to the …

on household consumption patterns, albeit being rather small, actually speak in favour of investment of remittances, with …

The determinants of migrants' remittances are the subject of this study based on German SOEP data (2001-2006). In … contrast to previous studies we analyze the motives for remittances not only for foreigners but also for the broader group of … individuals with a personal migration background. Major findings are: First, concerns about xenophobia lead to higher remittances …

between remitter and recipient. -- Migration ; remittances ; labor supply ; time allocation ; gender …

The Kyrgyz Republic is one of the largest recipients of international remittances in the world; from a Balance of … Payments measure of remittances, it ranked tenth in the world in 2008 in the ratio of remittances to GDP, a rapid increase from … 30th place in 2004. Remittances can be used to maintain the household's standard of living by providing income to …

In this study we analyse the impact of workers' remittances on the decision to migrate by means of cointegration …. One important element of this theory is the role of remittances that is absent in traditional migration theories. In this … income ratio between Germany and Turkey, the unemployment rates in Germany and Turkey, the trade intensity variable, and …

or analytical framework integrates the Keynesian multiplier into Leontief´s traditional model. Empirically, we apply our …