The Effects of Remittances on Household Consumption, Education Attendance and Living Standards: the Case of Colombia
We assess whether international remittances affect Colombian household’s expenditure composition and demand of education. We exploit the migratory wave and institutional barriers to migration that occurred during the late 1990s, identifying the effect of remittances on expenditure composition. The f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad de Antioquia
2010-07-01
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| Series: | Lecturas de Economía |
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| Online Access: | http://aprendeenlinea.udea.edu.co/revistas/index.php/lecturasdeeconomia/article/view/6498/5960 |