On the Economics of Refugee Flows

Oded Stark

No 18757, Discussion Papers from University of Bonn, Center for Development Research (ZEF)

Abstract: Although the phenomenon of refugee flows is not devoid of economic connotations, it has so far been investigated primarily by political scientists and sociologists. The analytical tools of economic inquiry have not yet been applied to this subject, although it stands to reason that such a study will contribute to our understanding of why refugee flows occur and will guide the policy response. This note illustrates how economic analysis can be brought to bear on three key aspects of refugee flows: fear, poverty, and group movement.

Keywords: Labor and Human Capital; Political Economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 8
Date: 2004
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.18757

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