Lucas, Robert E. B. creator Sweden Expert Group on Development Issues. text bibliography enk Cheltenham, UK Northhampton, MA Edward Elgar Pub. c2005 2005 monographic eng

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xvi, 360 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Contents: Introduction: The context -- The Determinants of migration: Controls, pressures and outcomes -- Consequences for economic development in the countries of origin: Labor market responses to emigration -- Emigration of highly skilled: regimes, costs and responses -- Reported and informal remittances: how much? who sends? who benefits? -- The Diaspora and transnational networks -- Repeat and return migration: a habit or 'there and back again' -- Poverty, inequality and social impacts of migration -- Conclusions: Policy choices and the political economy of migration regimes -- Who benefits from international migration? Beyond economic development at origin -- Migration regimes and economic development: Policy implications. Robert E.B. Lucas. "In association with EGDI." Includes bibliographical references (p. 314-350) and index. Emigration and immigration Economic aspects Case studies Economic development Case studies JV6118.L83 337 1845423836 9781845423834 (cased) 9781848440333 (paperback) 2005046188 DLC 050418 20210414113932.0 13933865