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Migration Economics SoSe 2024

LectureIn presence
AudienceMaster
ECTS4
LanguageEnglish

 

This lecture introduces the economics of migration. By the end of the course, students will be able to employ theoretical concepts and empirical methods to discuss a broad array of topics related to migration, such as why people leave, how migration affects destination countries, and how integration works. Students will be able to evaluate the main arguments regarding the consequences and causes of migration from an economic perspective.

We will apply theoretical reasoning to current questions concerning the consequences and causes of migration. Among the questions covered are: Why is it useful to study migration? Why do people migrate? Who migrates? How do migrants do? How does the second generation of migrants perform economically? What are the effects of immigration on the destination country?

Literature:

  • Borjas, G. J. 2014. Immigration Economics. Harvard University Press.
  • Bodvarsson, Ö. B. and H. Van den Berg. 2013. The Economics of Immigration: Theory and Policy. 2nd edition. Springer
 
Further readings will be provided before and during class.
 
 
 
Exam review: October 24th, 10-12am
 
To register for the exam review, please send an email to lskrieger@vwl.uni-freiburg.de including your student id and the name of the exam you wish to review.

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