Are Remittances Good for Labor Markets in LICs, MICs and Fragile States? /
We present cross-country evidence on the impact of remittances on labor market outcomes. Remittances appear to have a strong impact on both labor supply and labor demand in recipient countries. These effects are highly significant and greater in size than those of foreign direct investment or offcia...
| Main Author: | Chami, Ralph |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | Ernst, Ekkehard, Fullenkamp, Connel, Oeking, Anne |
| Format: | Journal |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Washington, D.C. :
International Monetary Fund,
2018.
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| Series: | IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ;
No. 2018/102 |
| Online Access: | Full text available on IMF |
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