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The Impact Of Migration On The Labor Markets In The Arab Mediterranean Countries

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  • FRANCESCA MARCHETTA

    (CERDI, Université d’Auvergne 65, bd. F. Mitterrand, BP 320, F-63009 Clermont-Ferrand, France)

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We provide an extensive theoretical overview of the rich array of effects that migration out of Arab Mediterranean Countries can produce on their labor markets and a review of the existing empirical evidence. Migration is found to reduce unemployment, but it exerts little to no effect on participation rates, because of the cultural resistance to a more active female engagement, and because of the positive income effect brought about by remittances. Furthermore, the brain drain is found to be a serious concern for some Arab Mediterranean Countries (AMCs), while other countries stand to benefit from skilled migration. While relevant knowledge gaps remain, the value-added of this paper is represented by the layout of a broad analytical framework to systematize the findings for future research.

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  • Francesca Marchetta, 2012. "The Impact Of Migration On The Labor Markets In The Arab Mediterranean Countries," Middle East Development Journal (MEDJ), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 4(01), pages 1-47.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:medjxx:v:04:y:2012:i:01:n:s1793812012300017
    DOI: 10.1142/S1793812012300017
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