Description |
xv, 151 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Contents |
Irresistible forces for increased labor mobility -- The fifth irresistible force : ghosts and zombies -- Immovable ideas : myths and truths -- Accommodating forces and ideas to achieve development-friendly labor -- Mobility -- Conclusion : let their people come |
Summary |
"In this book, Lant Pritchett argues that irresistible demographic forces leading to greater international labor mobility are being checked by immovable anti-immigration ideas of the citizens of rich countries. He proposes breaking the deadlock through policies that support development while also being politically acceptable in those well-off nations. These include reliance on bilateral rather than multilateral agreements; greater use of temporary worker permits; permit rationing; and protection of migrants' fundamental human rights."--BOOK JACKET |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-146) and index |
Subject |
Labor mobility.
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Emigration and immigration -- Economic aspects.
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Unskilled labor.
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LC no. |
2006025112 |
ISBN |
1933286105 paperback alkaline paper |
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