The disruptive long-term costs of international migration on subjective well-being
Gabriel Rodríguez-Puello,
Leonidas Hernandez,
Diana Romero-Espinosa and
Francisco Rowe
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Gabriel Rodríguez-Puello
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Abstract:
People often move internationally to improve their personal situation. Yet, integration into the host society can be challenging and have negative immediate consequences on individuals' well-being. This paper explores the relationship between international migration and subjective well-being for a sample of European individuals. We use an instrumental variable panel data approach to estimate the monetary cost of individuals' well-being post-migration. Specifically, we estimate that the average cost of an individual willing to accept the potential negative effects of international migration on their well-being. Our results reveal a negative relationship between international migration and subjective well-being. Our estimates suggest that a migrant is willing to accept an average increase of EUR$1,838 (roughly USD$2,535) in their monthly overall income to migrate across international borders and endure a negative impact on their well-being as captured by their level of life satisfaction. This negative association is particularly pronounced among established migrants in comparison with recent migrants, and those from lower-middle-income countries. Our work highlights the importance of studying the determinants of well-being for individuals, and contributes evidence to inform policies seeking to improve the local conditions of recent migrants and their adaptation to the new environment.
Date: 2024-07-22
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DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/ydbxu
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