We review developments in research on within-country migration, focusing on internal migration in the U.S. We begin by describing approaches to modelling individuals' migration decisions and equilibrium outcomes across local areas. Next, we summarize evidence regarding the impact of migration on...

This paper assesses the potential for skilled labor migration from sub-Saharan Africa to Europe. It utilizes representative surveys from Ghana and Kenya to shed light on the quality and distribution of skills in the labor markets of these countries. Skills in both countries are found to be...

"Brain gain" what's in the name? Opportunities and challenges of highly skilled immigration -- The historical treatment of skilled immigrants in US : immigration legislation -- Definitions and demographics : highly skilled workers in the United States -- The tipping point of the brain gain : job...

Intro -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgements -- "Brain Gain" What's in the Name? Opportunities and Challenges of Highly Skilled Immigration -- The Historical Treatment of Skilled Immigrants in US Immigration Legislation -- Definitions and Demographics: Highly Skilled Workers in the United...