We introduce two pioneering databases in order to analyze the implications of the Global Economic Crisis on international migration. The first details inflows of migrant workers of 185 nationalities to 10 OECD destinations, disaggregated by skill level (highly skilled and otherwise), between...

This paper assesses the relative importance of perceived obstacles to hiring workers on a permanent basis faced by EU firms and studies how they depend on firm’s characteristics. Findings suggest that the main obstacles to hiring in Europe are high uncertainty, shortage of skilled labour, high...

In this article we consider the role of European corporations in dealing with the forced migration crisis that Europe is currently witnessing. From the case of the immediate refugee crisis in Europe, we move our focus toward the longer‐term aspects of forced migrations. Demonstrating the...

pt. 1. Different types of cross-border labour mobility and skills-job mismatch -- pt. 2. The extent and qualitative characteristics of migration and return against the background of crisis and recovery -- pt. 3. Policy implications of, and responses to, cross-border labour mobility in the EU...