Remittances, Migration and Social Development: A Conceptual Review of Literature
Published By: United Nations Research Institute for Social Devel | Published Date: October, 01 , 2007This paper reviews the empirical literature on the relationship between remittances and various dimensions of social development in the developing world within a broader conceptual framework of migration and development theory. Migration and remittances are generally part of risk-spreading and co-insurance livelihood strategies pursued by households and families. Migration and remittances also have the potential to improve well-being, stimulate economic growth and reduce poverty directly and indirectly, while their effects on inequality are much more ambiguous.
Author(s): Hein Haas | Posted on: Jan 19, 2016 | Views()