income. We also show that the effect of migration operates through an increase in total factor productivity, which appears to … reflect increased diversity in productive skills and, to some extent, a higher rate of innovation. -- international migration …

International trade and migration are two important dimensions of globalization. Although governments have been very …

their best and brightest vary substantially. The migration of skilled workers across countries tilts the deck even further … implications. Third, we review the national gatekeepers for skilled migration and broad differences in approaches used to select …

their best and brightest vary substantially. The migration of skilled workers across countries tilts the deck even further … implications. Third, we review the national gatekeepers for skilled migration and broad differences in approaches used to select …

As migration flows to developed countries have increased in recent decades, so have the number of countries from which … migrants arrive. Thus, it is increasingly important to consider what role differences in culture and language play in migration … decisions. Recent work shows that culture and language may explain migration patterns to developed countries even better than …

This paper looks at the e ffect of cultural barriers on the skill selection of international migration. The data covers … bilateral migration stocks by skill level in 2000 from about 99 sending countries to the main 15 destination countries. We use …

International migration of people is a momentous and complex phenomenon. Research on its causes and consequences …, requires sufficient data. While some datasets are available, the nature of migration complicates their scientific use …. Virtually no existing dataset captures international migration trajectories. To alleviate these difficulties, we suggest: (i …