O impacto económico potencial das diásporas

Translated title of the contribution: The potential economic impact of diasporas

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Abstract

This chapter reviews the economic literature on the impacts of the diaspora on emigration countries of origin. The main channels by which emigrants can have an impact on the country of origin are discussed: remittances, foreign direct investment, trade and the transfer of knowledge. The chapter also reviews indirect economic effects of the diaspora on the country of origin, in particular through social remittances and influence on governance.
Translated title of the contributionThe potential economic impact of diasporas
Original languagePortuguese (Brazil)
Title of host publicationPotencial Económico da Diáspora
EditorsInês Vidigal, Rui Pena Pires
Place of PublicationLisboa
PublisherObservatorio da Emigração, CIES-Iscte
Chapter1
Pages3-16
ISBN (Electronic)978-972-8048-92-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Oct 2024

Keywords

  • diaspora
  • immigration
  • remittances
  • emigration
  • trade
  • networks

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