This paper explores the existence of network effects in migrants' remittance behavior. In this study, networks are … immigrant networks. -- immigrant networks ; remittances ; Spain …

Remittances are a major source of external finance for many developing countries but the cost of sending remittances … products and new cost comparison information sources rely heavily on the financial literacy of migrants. This paper presents … the results of a randomized experiment designed to measure the impact of providing financial literacy training to migrants …

effects on saving or entrepreneurship. Remittances appear to overwhelm household splitting as a causal mechanism …

examine the determinants of remittances. The paper finds that the skill composition of migrants does matter in remittance … determination. Countries which export a larger share of high-skilled (educated) migrants receive less per capita remittances than …What causes developing countries to receive different levels of international remittances? This paper addresses this …