Discussion comments on “Immigration: trends and macroeconomic implications”
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Considering the implications of immigration, it is important to distinguish between different types of migration. This is because different rules and regulations apply to different types of immigration, and because the economic effects can be rather different. Immigration rules usually distinguish between entry for humanitarian reasons (for example, as refugees or for family reunification), and as workers or students. The entry rules for refugees in most countries follow United Nations (UN) conventions, whereas countries have adopted their own rules for other types of immigration. In addition, from a labour market perspective, crossborder movers as well as foreign firms operating within the country (bringing labour with them) are important.
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Discussion comments on “Immigration: trends and macroeconomic implications”
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