Migrants' remittances to developing countries have increased in recent decades, partly due to reduced transactions … costs and improved living conditions in host countries. The feminization of international migration represents yet another … explanation. Despite the difficulties female migrants encounter in the labor market, their total remittances may be higher and …

a given year, many of whom will return to their home countries. Temporary migration benefits sending countries through … remittances, investment, and skills accumulation. Receiving countries benefit via increases in their prime-working age populations …

their own country. Labor migration is conventionally viewed as economically benefiting the family members who are left … behind through remittances. However, splitting up families in this way may also have multiple adverse effects on education … migration on those who are left behind remains a challenging empirical question with inconclusive evidence. …

The growth in the number and in the size of remittances and the stability of these monetary transfers have made them a …

The relationship between climatic shocks, natural disasters, and migration has received increasing attention in recent … migration. An alternative view suggests that climate change may only have marginal effects on migration. Knowing whether climate … change and natural disasters lead to more migration is crucial to better understand the different channels of transmission …

Remittances have risen spectacularly in absolute terms and in relation to traditional sources of foreign exchange, such … as export revenues. Remittances can improve the well-being of family members left behind and boost growth rates of …

literature investigates whether international migration can be an important factor for institutional development. Overall, the …