Short-term Labor Migration from the Republic of Armenia to the Russian Federation

Christian Bellak, Markus Leibrecht, Mario Liebensteiner

Publikation: Wissenschaftliche FachzeitschriftOriginalbeitrag in FachzeitschriftBegutachtung

Abstract

We explore the determinants of short-term labour migration from Armenia to Russia based on a unique panel dataset. A dynamic switching regression model with endogenous switching is applied. Our evidence pinpoints migration experience, the expected individual income gap from migration, low job opportunities in Armenia and the possibility of diversifying income risks as the most important determinants. Family ties turn out to be insignificant. The hypothetical income gap is about 280 per cent. Several explanations are provided for the fact that some individuals do not migrate in spite of a large income gap.
OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)349 - 367
FachzeitschriftJournal of Development Studies
Jahrgang50
Ausgabenummer3
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 2014

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