The paper studies the impact of unemployment benefits on immigration. A sample of 19 European countries observed over … immigration flows from EU and non-EU origins. While OLS estimates reveal the existence of a moderate correlation for non … zero causal impact of UBS on immigration. All estimates for immigrants from EU origins indicate that flows within the EU …

There is growing interest among economists in public opinion towards immigration, something that is often seen as the … foundation for restrictive immigration policies. Existing studies have focused on the responses to survey questions on whether … the individual would prefer more or less immigration but not on his or her assessment of its importance as a policy issue …

The paper studies the impact of unemployment benefits on immigration. A sample of 19 European countries observed over … immigration flows from EU and non-EU origins. While OLS estimates reveal the existence of a moderate correlation for non … zero causal impact of UBS on immigration. All estimates for immigrants from EU origins indicate that flows within the EU …

It is widely believed that the current recession has soured public attitudes towards immigration. But most existing … studies are cross sectional and can shed little light on the economy-wide forces that shift public opinion on immigration. In … immigration opinion for 20 countries.The recession that began in 2008 provides a useful test because its severity varied so widely …

Calculating the net fiscal effects of immigration not just for a fiscal year but over the lifespan of immigrant cohorts …. Traditional immigration countries with a long experience in selecting migrants are nonetheless confronted with the need to …

society. The paper suggests that skilled immigration promotes economic equality in advanced economies under standard …

It is widely believed that the current recession has soured public attitudes towards immigration. But most existing … studies are cross sectional and can shed little light on the economy-wide forces that shift public opinion on immigration. In … immigration opinion for 20 countries. The recession that began in 2008 provides a useful test because its severity varied so …

. Integrated labour and migration policies are needed. The employment chances of the low-skilled are limited. Whereas Europe could … benefit from a substantive immigration policy that imposes selection criteria that are more in line with economic needs, the … substantial immigration into the European Union follows largely non-economic motives. This paper discusses the economic rationale …