well as the remittances receiving household in Kosovo. In our analysis of migrant households, we present results on socio … to foreign capital inflow through remittances; remittances represented around 13% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2009 … and its remittances sending migrants, e.g. the UNDP's 2010 Kosovo Remittance Study, this discussion paper puts a specific …

find that remittances seem to change the household consumption patterns. However, we do not find strong evidence that …We examine the effect of remittances on the migrant households consumption and saving patterns as well as their living … indicates remittances improve these households' living standard. Moreover, it seems that remittance households do not enjoy …

risk reduction. -- Remittances ; immigrant workers ; household behavior …The determinants of migrants' remittances are the subject of this study based on German SOEP data (2001-2006). In … contrast to previous studies we analyze the motives for remittances not only for foreigners but also for the broader group of …

remittances patterns. Using a new detailed household dataset on migration in the Republic of Moldova, it is shown that return is … respective migrant networks. Concerning remittances, the results indicate that temporary migrants remit around 30% more than … temporary migration is relatively more favorable for developing countries as it fosters higher remittances, repatriation of …

The determinants of migrants' remittances are the subject of this study based on German SOEP data (2001-2006). In … contrast to previous studies we analyze the motives for remittances not only for foreigners but also for the broader group of … individuals with a personal migration background. Major findings are: First, concerns about xenophobia lead to higher remittances …

-in-differences style identification strategy and a model with household fixed effects. The results suggest that while a migrant household … greater authority for the head of household. …

various channels. Men’s migration may lead to women taking over household decisions regarding education expenditures … remittances has been further separated from the effect of migration. The paper uses longitudinal data from rural households in … both types of migration. Households that receive remittances have higher expenditures on children’s education. A noteworthy …

various channels. Men's migration may lead to women taking over household decisions regarding education expenditures … remittances has been further separated from the effect of migration. The paper uses longitudinal data from rural households in … both types of migration. Households that receive remittances have higher expenditures on children's education. A noteworthy …