Learning outcomes of the course unit The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the principles, fundamentals and economic analyzes used in Migration Economics. The course consists of a combination of theoretical concepts, empirical results and empirical approaches used in the field of migration economics and critical discussions on the implication of conclusions in public policy. Among other things, attention will be paid to important current economic issues such as migration determinants, factors affecting the integration of foreigners and the consequences of international migration and ethnic diversity.
Literature
BANSAK, C., SIMPSON, N.B. and M. ZAVODNY: Economics of Immigration, First Edition, Routledge. ISBN 978-0415747066. DUSTMANN, Ch, FRATTINI, T. and A. ROSSO (2015) "The Effect of Emigration from Poland on Polish Wages". Scandinavian Journal of Economics Vol 117 (2), pp. 522-564.
Advised literature
NATHAN, M. (2014): The wider economic impacts of high-skilled migrants: a survey of literature for receiving countries. IZA Journal of Migration 2014, 3:4. PEDERSEN, J. P., PYTLIKOVA, M. and N. SMITH (2008): "Selection and Network Effects - Migration Flows into OECD Countries 1990-2000". European Economic Review. Vol. 52 (7), pp. 1160-1186.