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 contribution | The potential economic impact of diasporas |
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Original language | Portuguese (Brazil) |
Title of host publication | Potencial Económico da Diáspora |
Editors | Inês Vidigal, Rui Pena Pires |
Place of Publication | Lisboa |
Publisher | Observatorio da Emigração, CIES-Iscte |
Chapter | 1 |
Pages | 3-16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-972-8048-92-1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Oct 2024 |
Keywords
- diaspora
- immigration
- remittances
- emigration
- trade
- networks