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The migration transition in Asia.

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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.

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:

Asia China Demographic Factors Developing Countries Eastern Asia Economic Development Economic Factors Hong Kong Human Resources International Migration--determinants Korea Korea, Republic Of Labor Migration Manpower Needs Migration Population Population Dynamics Singapore Southeastern Asia Taiwan

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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.