This paper examines the micro-level link between migrant remittances and state legitimacy. The paper argues that there … are two theoretical channels through which remittances may ultimately erode state legitimacy. First, remittance income … those state institutions enact. Second, remittances provide funds for political mobilization and thus may enhance uprisings …

remittance-sending countries. We first find that receiving remittances has no significant effect on child labour on average …. However, when the disruptive effect from the absence of a family member is ruled out, remittances significantly reduce child … significant age effect: remittances affect the labour market participation of younger children only, suggesting a progressive …

remittance-sending countries. We first find that receiving remittances has no significant effect on child labour on average …. However, when the disruptive effect from the absence of a family member is ruled out, remittances significantly reduce child … significant age effect: remittances affect the labour market participation of younger children only, suggesting a progressive …

. One important pathway is through remittances, which contribute to income directly but also help to reduce risk and …