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How Do Migrants from Latin America and the Caribbean Fare in the U.S. Labor Market?

In: International and Interregional Migration Theory and Evidence

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  • Francisco L. Rivera-Batiz

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The following sections are included:IntroductionTrends in Latin American and Caribbean Migration to the United StatesExplaining the Labor Market Outcomes of Latin American and Caribbean MigrantsThe Earnings of Immigrants: An Empirical AnalysisAccounting for the Decline in Relative Wages of LAC MigrantsConclusionsReferences

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  • Francisco L. Rivera-Batiz, 2018. "How Do Migrants from Latin America and the Caribbean Fare in the U.S. Labor Market?," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Francisco L Rivera-Batiz (ed.), International and Interregional Migration Theory and Evidence, chapter 12, pages 175-215, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
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    Keywords

    Migration; Immigration; Brain Drain; Immigration Policy; International Migration; Undocumented Immigrants; Migrants; Attitudes; Opinion; Remittances;
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    • F22 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Migration

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