improvements in almost all labour market indicators and consequent reductions in poverty rates. Across countries, economic growth … reductions in poverty were strongly related to improvements in earnings and employment indicators. Although the 2008 crisis …

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 …

Gender-specific determinants of remittances are the subject of this study based on German SOEP data (2001-2006). In …-specific determinants of remittances from Germany. Here we attempt to fill this gap, focusing on gender roles and network effects. We … and friends. This finding is in sharp contrast to previous studies on remittances. It makes clear that there is little …

Remittances from Germany are substantial. Cross-border transfers to family and friendship networks outside Germany are … and gender-specific determinants of remittances from the senders' perspective, based on data from the German Socio …

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 …

Weltweit erreichen Überweisungen von Migranten in ihr Heimatland (Remittances) ein Ausmaß, das die offizielle … bedeutendsten Herkunftsländer. Aus der Sicht der Empfängerländer spielen Remittances häufig eine große gesamtwirtschaftliche Rolle … Höhe der Remittances von persönlichen Merkmalen abhängt - z. B. vom Alter, der Ausbildung, dem Familienstand oder dem …

The determinants of migrants? remittances are the subject of this study based on German SOEP data. For our analysis of … the probability and amount of remittances, we do not restrict ourselves on immigrants with a foreign citizenship, but … influences cross-border transfer behavior and (b) reconsidering the theoretical arguments since the motive for remittances might …

Gender-specific determinants of remittances are the subject of this study based on German SOEP data (2001-2006). In …-specific determinants of remittances from Germany. Here we attempt to fill this gap, focusing on gender roles and network effects. We … and friends. This finding is in sharp contrast to previous studies on remittances. It makes clear that there is little …

Remittances from Germany are substantial. Cross-border transfers to family and friendship networks outside Germany are … and gender-specific determinants of remittances from the senders' perspective, based on data from the German Socio …