In this paper, I study temporary migrations, and its consequences for immigrants' behaviour. I distinguish between temporary migrations where the return time is exogenous, and temporary migrations where the migrant chooses when to return. I then illustrate the consequences both types of...

Intro -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Food on table, FSA camp -- High Plains -- Sanora Babb with Dust Bowl refugees -- "Dirty Plate Trail" -- "Okies" -- Mexican migrant workers in camp -- Mexican migrant worker with guitar in camp -- Slim Quinteros, labor organizer -- CIO camp, Mexican...

In this paper, I study temporary migrations, and its consequences for immigrants' behaviour. I distinguish between temporary migrations where the return time is exogenous, and temporary migrations where the migrant chooses when to return. I then illustrate the consequences both types of...