Does International Migration Affect Economic Growth Rates?
Abstract
The movement of people from country to country is inevitable and unavoidable, because individuals act rationally and respond to incentives and will move to countries where opportunities and the incentives are higher. It's necessary to understand both the positive and negative effects of migration since it is a permanent fixture in society to make correct policy decisions especially concerning the economic growth of countries.
Session Name:
Issues in Labor Economics
Start Date
10-4-2015 1:15 PM
End Date
10-4-2015 2:15 PM
Location
HSB 304
Does International Migration Affect Economic Growth Rates?
HSB 304
The movement of people from country to country is inevitable and unavoidable, because individuals act rationally and respond to incentives and will move to countries where opportunities and the incentives are higher. It's necessary to understand both the positive and negative effects of migration since it is a permanent fixture in society to make correct policy decisions especially concerning the economic growth of countries.