The effect of networks and risk attitudes on the dynamics of migration

Two central concerns for policy makers are the manageability of the rate of migration and the qualities of incoming migrants. This paper addresses these issues by proposing a theory that links risk aversion, the size of expatriate networks, migrant characteristics and the timing of migration. As the...

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Autor principal: Umblijs, J
Formato: Working paper
Idioma:English
Publicado em: International Migration Institute 2012
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