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A Model of Monetary Equilibrium with Random Output and Restricted Borrowing
Mierzejewski, Fernando - 2010
An alternative theoretical setting is presented to characterise the money demand and the monetary equilibrium. Two main hypotheses are stated that contradict the assumptions normally sustained by scholars and policy-makers: National output is assumed to be a random variable, and people are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013148534
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The Art of Survival: Kyrgyz Labor Migration, Human Capital, and Social Networks
Vinokurov, Evgeny - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
-gyz labor migrant. Remittances shape the present state of the Kyrgyz economy;the quality of human capital, and its future …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011258781
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Microfinance institutions will be an important instrument to earn more remittance, send remittance and utilize remittance in Bangladesh
Sk. Mahmudul Alam, Mahmud - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012
Remittance is called the life blood of Bangladesh economy. In Bangladesh it contributes much in reducing poverty. In a study of Institute of Microfinance led by Professor S.R. Osmani, we have seen that 4 % poverty of Bangladesh solely reduced by foreign remittance. Microcredit is another...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009651407
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The changing impact of macroeconomic environment on remittance inflows in sub-Saharan Africa
Adenutsi, Deodat E.; Aziakpono, Meshach J.; Ocran, … - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2011
remittances received by SSA countries. A set of annual panel data on 36 SSA countries, covering 1980-2009, was used in a ‘system … more detailed insight into the possible dynamics of varying impact of macroeconomic variables that explain remittances … income, and institutional quality has been increasing on remittances overtime, the effects of family income and the rate of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009652926
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Do remittances alleviate poverty and income inequality in poor countries? Empirical evidence from sub-Saharan Africa
Adenutsi, Deodat E. - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2011
An attempt has been made in this paper to examine the impact of international remittances on poverty and income …, between 1980 and 2009, were sampled for the poverty analysis whilst a sample size of 36 was used in the remittances … that remittances have significant poverty-alleviating effect, with the poorest of the poor being the least beneficiaries …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009652931
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Philippines and Indonesia: On the way to a migration transition
Amjad, Rashid - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 1996
This paper, in a comparative analysis of the Philippines and Indonesia, examines first under what conditions can migration favorably contribute to the process of economic development and then to what extent can economic growth impact upon reducing emigration pressures in these labor surplus...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009402059
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Migration and Poverty in Mexico’s Southern States
Wodon, Quentin; Angel-Urdinola, Diego; Gonzalez-Konig, … - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2003
?; (c) What are the determinants of migration?; (d) What is the impact of remittances on poverty, inequality, and … development?; and (e) What programs are implemented by the government to increase the benefits from remittances, and what can be …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005789231
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African Migration to Europe:Obscured Responsibilities and Common Misconceptions
Kohnert, Dirk - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2007
The number of migrants from conflict regions in Africa has been increasing dramatically. The European Union shares dual responsibility for the continuing migration pressure: First, because they fostered over decades corrupt and autocratic regimes with dire disregard to principles of ‘good...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005789935
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International Migration and Human Development in Turkey
Içduygu, Ahmet - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2009
As often argued, a negative perception of immigration, or even emigration, prevails public opinions and governments in most countries. It is argued that caused by economic hardship or political hardship or political unrest in countries of origin, it would threaten well-being and identity in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008559030
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The Importance of Migration to Small Fragile Economies
Luthria, Manjula - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2009
Most small fragile states have their own unique circumstances that predispose them to social conflict or frequent economic disruptions. These disruptions end up imposing a large cost on regional neighbours and on the international community more broadly. Therefore the development community is in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008559075