The Refugee Surge in Europe : Economic Challenges /

Against the background of political turmoil in the Middle-East, Europe faces an unprecedented surge in asylum applications. In analyzing the economic impact of this inflow, this paper draws from the experience of previous economic migrants and refugees, mindful of the fact that the characteristics o...

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Main Author: Aiyar, Shekhar
Other Authors: Barkbu, Bergljot, Batini, Nicoletta, Berger, Helge
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2016.
Series:Staff Discussion Notes; Staff Discussion Notes ; No. 2016/002
Online Access:Full text available on IMF