The themes of migration and economic development are traditionally related. The debate on these issues has recently gained much relevance, particularly in Europe, as the phenomenon of migration tends to be seen as a possible consequence (and cause) of political and environmental unrest. This...

The emergence of new tools and mechanisms whereby governments enable and assist collective action on behalf of societal goals and community interests has led many scholars to claim that governance in economically-advanced democracies is being transformed. The boundaries between the state and...

The paper compares migration policy and welfare state generosity between America and Europe. There is more selective skill-based migration policy in the US compared to the European Union. Policy coordination among states within the federal system on migration, taxes, and social benefits among...