International Migration from Albania : The Role of Family Networks and Previous Experience

This paper analyzes the sweeping evolution of Albanian migration since 1990, classifying the phenomenon by destination (toward Greece or other countries) and type (temporary or permanent). Using data from the 2002-3 Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS) panel data set and the 2001 Housing and Po...

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Main Authors:	Stampini, Marco, Carletto, Calogero, Davis, Benjamin
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	EN
Published:	2012
Subjects:	International Migration F220 Demographic Trends and Forecasts General Migration J110 Geographic Labor Mobility Immigrant Workers J610 Socialist Systems and Transitional Economies : Factor and Product Markets Industry Studies Population P230 Economic Sociology Economic Anthropology Social and Economic Stratification Z130
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/10986/4959

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spelling	okr-10986-49592021-04-23T14:02:20Z International Migration from Albania : The Role of Family Networks and Previous Experience Stampini, Marco Carletto, Calogero Davis, Benjamin International Migration F220 Demographic Trends and Forecasts General Migration J110 Geographic Labor Mobility Immigrant Workers J610 Socialist Systems and Transitional Economies : Factor and Product Markets Industry Studies Population P230 Economic Sociology Economic Anthropology Social and Economic Stratification Z130 This paper analyzes the sweeping evolution of Albanian migration since 1990, classifying the phenomenon by destination (toward Greece or other countries) and type (temporary or permanent). Using data from the 2002-3 Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS) panel data set and the 2001 Housing and Population Census, we show first that the profile of migrants has evolved over time, with the phenomenon spreading to less-educated individuals and to poorer regions of the country. Second, we show that family migration networks and previous personal experience, in conjunction with other individual and household characteristics, are the primary determinants of the decision to migrate. The role of migration networks and personal previous experience varies by type and destination of international migration. 2012-03-30T07:30:34Z 2012-03-30T07:30:34Z 2008 Journal Article Eastern European Economics 00128775 http://hdl.handle.net/10986/4959 EN http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/igo World Bank Journal Article Albania
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description	This paper analyzes the sweeping evolution of Albanian migration since 1990, classifying the phenomenon by destination (toward Greece or other countries) and type (temporary or permanent). Using data from the 2002-3 Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS) panel data set and the 2001 Housing and Population Census, we show first that the profile of migrants has evolved over time, with the phenomenon spreading to less-educated individuals and to poorer regions of the country. Second, we show that family migration networks and previous personal experience, in conjunction with other individual and household characteristics, are the primary determinants of the decision to migrate. The role of migration networks and personal previous experience varies by type and destination of international migration.
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author	Stampini, Marco Carletto, Calogero Davis, Benjamin
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title	International Migration from Albania : The Role of Family Networks and Previous Experience
title_short	International Migration from Albania : The Role of Family Networks and Previous Experience
title_full	International Migration from Albania : The Role of Family Networks and Previous Experience
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title_full_unstemmed	International Migration from Albania : The Role of Family Networks and Previous Experience
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International Migration from Albania : The Role of Family Networks and Previous Experience

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