behind through remittances. However, splitting up families in this way may also have multiple adverse effects on education …

Tajikistan between 2007 and 2011 was the most dependent country on remittances in the world. Using survey data covering … this period, I analyze the impact of remittances on household expenditures. I control for endogeneity and find that … remittances does not seem to affect spending in human capital or basic goods (including food unless the household in among the …

In many poor countries with high emigration rates elderly people are left behind without care when their children … suggests that migration and staying in order to provide care are strategic complements for children of elderly parents in most …

the analysis of the effects of paternal migration and remittances on the children left behind. First, it can give rise to … and children to join the household of the wife's parents, a pattern that is at odds with the prevailing patrilocal norm …

behind. We also find that the monetary inflows (remittances) that accompany migration do not increase happiness levels among … sustains on account of the emigration of loved ones, with remittances from abroad …

Strong ties with the home country and with the host country can coexist. An altruistic migrant who sends remittances to …. -- Assimilation of migrants ; Acculturation identity ; Links with the home country ; Altruism ; Remittances …

Strong ties with the home country and with the host country can coexist. An altruistic migrant who sends remittances to …. -- Assimilation of migrants ; Acculturation identity ; Links with the home country ; Altruism ; Remittances …

across children within the family. Older siblings, especially firstborn males, are more likely to migrate, while having more …