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Migrants and exports: Decomposing the link

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  • Cai, Hongbo
  • Meng, Yinghua
  • Chakraborty, Suparna

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Current research finds that migration and trade are positively correlated on the aggregate. In this paper, we argue that the relationship is non-uniform and show that the extent of integration of migrants into the host country and the existing exporting opportunities at home significantly explain the extent to which migrants affect trade. Our analysis of 50,000 Chinese exporters and migrants in 205 nations reveal that less-integrated migrants drive home exports, while privately owned and remotely located exporters with limited resources or external connections benefit more from migration. Further, we show that migrants significantly boost export revenue aiding long term sustainability.

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  • Cai, Hongbo & Meng, Yinghua & Chakraborty, Suparna, 2021. "Migrants and exports: Decomposing the link," Journal of World Business, Elsevier, vol. 56(2).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:worbus:v:56:y:2021:i:2:s1090951620300948
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jwb.2020.101166
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    1. Aida Hajro & Chris Brewster & Washika Haak-Saheem & Michael J. Morley, 2023. "Global migration: Implications for international business scholarship," Journal of International Business Studies, Palgrave Macmillan;Academy of International Business, vol. 54(6), pages 1134-1150, August.
    2. N. Nuruzzaman & Ajai Gaur & Rakesh B. Sambharya, 2022. "WTO accession and firm exports in developing economies," Journal of International Business Policy, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 5(4), pages 444-466, December.

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