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Migration, Sozialstaat und Zuwanderungspolitik
Bauer, Thomas K. - 2002
Im Rahmen dieses Beitrags wird die Frage analysiert, ob ein großzügig ausgestalteter Sozialstaat zusätzliche Wanderungsanreize generieren kann, die eine nennenswerte Zuwanderung in das Sozialversicherungssystem zur Folge hat. Darüber hinaus werden verschiedene Politikoptionen zur...
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Migration, Sozialstaat und Zuwanderungspolitik
Bauer, Thomas K. - 2002
Im Rahmen dieses Beitrags wird die Frage analysiert, ob ein großzügig ausgestalteter Sozialstaat zusätzliche Wanderungsanreize generieren kann, die eine nennenswerte Zuwanderung in das Sozialversicherungssystem zur Folge hat. Darüber hinaus werden verschiedene Politikoptionen zur...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011411592
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Migration, Sozialstaat und Zuwanderungspolitik
Bauer, Thomas K. - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2002
Im Rahmen dieses Beitrags wird die Frage analysiert, ob ein großzügig ausgestalteter Sozialstaat zusätzliche Wanderungsanreize generieren kann, die eine nennenswerte Zuwanderung in das Sozialversicherungssystem zur Folge hat. Darüber hinaus werden verschiedene Politikoptionen zur...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005822250
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A review of the literature on gender and international family joint migration
Freitas Monteiro, Teresa - In: Review of Economic Analysis : REA 16 (2024) 1, pp. 19-59
Most migration decisions are not made by isolated individuals but by families or entire households. However, international family migration remains an understudied field. This article provides an overview of the literature on gender and family dynamics as a path to understanding the family...
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Isolation and Subjective Welfare
Fafchamps, Marcel; Shilpi, Forhad - Department of Economics, Oxford University - 2004
Using detailed geographical and household survey data from Nepal, this article investigates the relationship between isolation and subjective welfare. This is achieved by examining how distance to markets and proximity to large urban centers affect responses to questions about income and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005090688
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Land Productivity, Artisanal Efficiency & Income Generation in Artisanal Silk Industry of West Bengal
Roy, Chandan; Roy Mukherjee, Sanchari - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2014
Sericulture, being low capital intensive with low gestation period and assured returns, suits a vast marginal class including landless farmers and low-skilled artisans, whose voices are not heard in the so called fast growing world. This paper will focus on some pertinent regional issues of land...
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Migration and household adaptation to climate: A review of empirical research
Klaiber, H. Allen - In: Energy Economics 46 (2014) C, pp. 539-547
This paper reviews empirical research on migration and land use impacts associated with climate change. Household migration arises due to changes in economic opportunities and climate amenities resulting from climate change. Throughout the paper, efforts are made to highlight key empirical...
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Overcoming Productivity Challenges in Small Countries : Lessons from Jamaica
Haughton, Andre; Ivey, Wendel - 2023
Jamaica -- 3. Productivity & Labour Usage in the Goods Producing Sector in Jamaica -- 4. Productivity & Labour Usuage in the … Service Providing Sector in Jamaica -- 5. Human Capital, Productivity & Compensation in Jamaica -- 6. Migration and Human … Capital Flight -- 7. Remittances -- 8. Corruption & the Informal Economy in Jamaica -- 9. A Growth Comparison of Mauritius and …
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Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean: Money, Markets and Costs
Orozco, Manuel - Inter-American Development Bank - 2010
A presentation of remittances, money transfer companies and costs of service in 14 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010654956
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Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean: Money, Markets and Costs
Orozco, Manuel - Inter-American Development Bank - 2010
A presentation of remittances, money transfer companies and costs of service in 14 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009198852