Migration and remittances : Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union

Migration and remittances : Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union / edited by Ali Mansoor, Bryce Quillin.

Migration in Eastern Europe and Central Asia is relatively large by international standards, driven both by political factors (the 1990 collapse of the Soviet system, ensuing emergence of conflicts and new states, and opening of borders with Europe) and economic factors (abrupt economic deterioratio...

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Main Author: Mansoor, Ali M.
Corporate Author: World Bank. Europe and Central Asia Region
Other Authors: Quillin, Bryce, 1976-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : World Bank, Europe and Central Asia Region, 2006, ©2007.
Subjects:
Migrant labor > Europe, Eastern.
Migrant labor > Former Soviet republics.
Migrant remittances > Europe, Eastern.
Migrant remittances > Former Soviet republics.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Emigration & Immigration.
Migrant labor
Migrant remittances
Eastern Europe
Soviet Union > Former Soviet republics
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Summary:Migration in Eastern Europe and Central Asia is relatively large by international standards, driven both by political factors (the 1990 collapse of the Soviet system, ensuing emergence of conflicts and new states, and opening of borders with Europe) and economic factors (abrupt economic deterioration and corresponding search for better employment and living conditions). The report anlayzes the different kinds of migration as well as the policies on both sides of the equation to limit negative side effects (like emargination, criminal activities, and brain drain) and maximize positive ones (incr.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 213 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-205) and index.
ISBN:9780821362341
0821362348
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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