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Political Economy of International Migration

Course #: ECON 339, Class #: 2729, Section #: 01

Description

This course investigates theories of and empirical evidence concerning (1) why humans migrate internationally, (2) their geographic destination and duration of stay in the host nation, (3) their labor market and fiscal effects, (4) their health and use of public medical assistance, and (5) the amount, frequency, mechanisms, and effects of remitting money to their home country.

Prerequisites

ECON 101 and 102

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