The dynamics of migration in the presence of chains

The experience of several host countries shows that small initial inflows of migrants have a perpetuating effect on further migration from the same country of origin. This paper studies the interplay of factors that determine the transitional dynamics of migration flows in the presence of social rel...

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Published in:Journal of economic dynamics & control 2000-02, Vol.24 (2), p.307-323
Main Authors: Helmenstein, Christian, Yegorov, Yury
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dynamics
Economic models
Economic theory
Elasticity of demand
Immigration
International chain migration
Labor force
Labor supply
Labour
Migrant networks
Migration
Migration dynamics
Noncitizens
Push and pull factors
Social relations
Stochastic models
Studies
Wages
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Summary:The experience of several host countries shows that small initial inflows of migrants have a perpetuating effect on further migration from the same country of origin. This paper studies the interplay of factors that determine the transitional dynamics of migration flows in the presence of social relationships between migrants. We fully specify and formally solve a stochastic two-country model of chain migration with one sending and one receiving country in which initial immigration patterns matter for future immigration patterns. Numerical calculations illustrate the crucial role of the wage elasticity of labor demand in counteracting the potential explosiveness of chain migration.
ISSN:0165-1889
1879-1743
DOI:10.1016/S0165-1889(98)00069-4