This paper examines the impact of remittances on economy and household welfare in Pakistan by using a general … affect the household consumption expenditure and hence poverty. The findings suggest that reduction in remittances will … reduce gross domestic product, investment, and household consumption, which in turn will increase poverty. On the other hand …

This paper examines the impacts of international remittances on household consumption expenditure and poverty in … household group levels, while the latter shows the association between remittances and household consumption expenditure …, including poverty status. The first results show that remittances have positive effects on the economy and reduce poverty. It is …

In many developing countries, remittance receipts from overseas are importantsupplements to household income. How do … these remittance flows affect poverty andinequality in migrants’ home areas? To answer this question, we take advantage …’s currency against thePhilippine peso leads to increases in household remittance receipts, and reductions inpoverty in migrants …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of international remittances on different household …/methodology/approach – This paper uses fixed-effect regressions to estimate the impact of international remittances on household spending in … remittances are not an effective measure for poverty reduction in the short-run in Vietnam. …

with an increase in poverty and, in some cases, income inequality. The provison of targeted safety nets and the protection …. These crises affect poverty and the distribution of income through a variety of channels: slowdowns in economic activity … incidence of poverty and income distribution, and discusses policy options that can be considered by governments in the …

different types of transfers, we find that the impact of these transfers on poverty and inequality was low, due to low coverage …Vietnam’s extensive social security system is claimed to have played a key role in the extraordinary poverty decline … well contributory pensions and social allowances reached the poor and to which extent these transfers affected poverty and …

Analysis of a poll of nine of the major remittance recipient countries in order to understand the market of remittances …/Saudi A.), Portugal (Europe), Greece (U.S./W.E.), Philippines (U.S.), Zimbabwe/Mozambique (South Africa.), Turkey (Germany …), Pakistan, and India (US). …

Analysis of a poll of nine of the major remittance recipient countries in order to understand the market of remittances …/Saudi A.), Portugal (Europe), Greece (U.S./W.E.), Philippines (U.S.), Zimbabwe/Mozambique (South Africa.), Turkey (Germany …), Pakistan, and India (US). …

development in Cavite, the Philippines, Regional Studies. This paper suggests an extension to global production network approaches … unrealized potential to incorporate diverse actors and spaces in analysis. Using a case in the Philippines, this paper suggests … formation of global networks through migration and remittances. Such migration is partly driven by the growth in industrial …

income inequality by 2030. However, the potential reduction can be fully accounted for by the projected convergence in …