Showing 1 - 10 of 173
) have been studied extensively, AD has not. I examine migration's impact on ability (a), education (h), and productive human …, and b) the 'vetting' system (VS) which accounts for s (e.g., US H-1B program). Findings are: i) Migration reduces (raises …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011637949
We estimate whether migration can be an equilibrating force in the labour market by comparing pre- and post …-crisis migration movements at the regional level in both Europe and the United States, and their association with asymmetric labour … measured population changes in Europe were due to migration for employment purposes – i.e. an upper-bound estimate – up to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011785905
This paper explores the relationship between social identity and labor market outcomes of immigrants. Using survey data from Italy, we provide robust evidence that immigrants with stronger feelings of belonging to the societies of both the host and home country have higher employment rates,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012390745
s the main migrant receiving country
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012630863
Does anti-migration sentiment threaten internationalization? One major pro-Brexit argument was that it would enable … more control over immigration. The most recent US presidential election also focused on immigration. Anti-migration … migration-trade nexus, there are few examples of policymakers highlighting the role of migration for internationalization. One …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011939975
This paper examines the determinants of long-term international migration to the UK; we explore the extent to which … migration is driven by macroeconomic variables (GDP per capita, unemployment rate) as well as law and policy (the existence of … macroeconomic variables – UK GDP growth and GDP at origin – are significant drivers of migration flows; evidence for the impact of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011646573
This contribution investigates the opportunities of migration for developing countries. The benefits of migration for …. Policies in receiving developed countries towards migrants can enhance the positive impact of migration for development. Among …, including jobs for asylees. Dual citizenships and circular migration contracts are possible instruments. Migration policy can be …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011648155
This paper examines the impact of North-South trade, education, governance and North-South distance, on technology diffusion and total factor productivity (TFP) growth in the South, focusing on LAC and East Asia over the 32 years before the Great Recession (1976-2007). Findings are: i) TFP rises...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011649262
In this paper, we assess the impact of immigration and unemployment for a sample of 15 EU countries between 1997 and 2016. We test for the existence of a core-periphery dualism based on differences in macroeconomic fundamentals and labour market characteristics. We use a Panel Error Correction...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011962628
migration. The costs of fortifications are large while the benefits are questionable. The recent trend of building walls and … effective in reducing terrorism, migration, and smuggling. Economic research suggests large benefits to open border policies in … the face of increasing global migration pressures. Less restrictive migration policies should be accompanied by …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011984908