In this article, we propose a theoretical model which help us to define two possible settings where the European quot;migration competitionquot; could be analyzed. First, we analyze the scenario in which there are two regions: a receiving country and a net sending country. In this scenario we...

This paper explores the economic consequences of the enlargement of the European Union with countries from Central and Eastern Europe. We focus on integration aspects that go beyond the reduction of formal trade barriers, namely accession to the internal market and free movement of labour. The...

What are the recent labour market developments and migration trends in Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs)? What are the links between globalisation, migration and regional economic integration? What will be the impact of the EU-enlargement on migration movements and policies? This...