Migration Networks: An Application for Measuring Migration
Migration Networks: An Application for Measuring Migration

Author(s): Ivette Contreras-Gonzalez
Subject(s): Migration Studies, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Migration Networks; Application; Measuring Migration; Migration; Networks;
Summary/Abstract: Former immigrants are widely believed to pave the way for new immigrants and to influence their life decisions in host countries. The groups of immigrants are usually called immigrants enclaves or networks. These networks play several roles, such as reducing migration costs and uncertainty. Previous research finds that networks’ members can provide referrals so that new migrants can get new jobs easily (Munshi, 2003).

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