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The migration transition in Asia.

G S Fields

    Asian and Pacific Migration Journal : APMJ
    |January 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    Asian newly industrialized economies (NIES) transitioned from labor exporters to importers. This shift was driven by export-led growth, improving labor markets and discouraging emigration.

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    Area of Science:

    • Economics
    • Demographics
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Asian newly industrialized economies (NIES) historically experienced significant labor emigration.
    • Understanding the drivers of migration transition is crucial for economic and social policy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a theoretical framework explaining the migration transition in Asian NIEs.
    • To analyze the turning point from labor exporter to labor importer.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical discussion and framework development.
    • Analysis of labor market dynamics and economic growth patterns.

    Main Results:

    • Asian NIEs experienced a rapid shift in labor demand, moving from exporter to importer status.
    Keywords:
    AsiaChinaDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEastern AsiaEconomic DevelopmentEconomic FactorsHong KongHuman ResourcesInternational Migration--determinantsKoreaKorea, Republic OfLabor MigrationManpower NeedsMigrationPopulationPopulation DynamicsSingaporeSoutheastern AsiaTaiwan

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  • Export-led growth, particularly in labor-intensive sectors, was a primary driver of this transition.
  • Integrated labor markets transmitted improvements, reducing the incentive for emigration.

    • Conclusions:

    • The migration transition in Asian NIEs is linked to export-led growth and improved labor market conditions.
    • Economic integration plays a key role in shaping emigration trends.
    • The framework provides insights into the dynamics of labor migration in developing economies.