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Information, communication and networks in international migration systems
The Annals of Regional Science
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Information and communication significantly influence international migration patterns by affecting job searches and migrant networks. Telecommunications advancements are reshaping how migrants access information and make decisions.
Area of Science:
- Socioeconomics
- Migration Studies
- Communication Technology
Background:
- International migration is a complex phenomenon influenced by economic factors and information access.
- Existing migration models often overlook the critical role of information flow and communication technologies.
- The human capital and job search models require adaptation to explain information-driven migration decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of information and communication in international migration.
- To analyze the impact of telecommunications technology on migration patterns.
- To reformulate the job search model for international migrants and explore the influence of migration networks.
Main Methods:
- Survey covering micro and macro economic and broader perspectives.
- Review of the human capital model of migration.
- Reformulation of the job search model for international migration.
- Development of an analytical framework using a systems approach to migration.
Main Results:
- Information and communication play a crucial role in spatial selectivity of migration.
- Migration networks are vital conduits for information flow, influencing migrant decisions.
- Telecommunications technology is expected to significantly impact future migration dynamics.
- The reformulated job search model highlights the informational needs of international migrants.
Conclusions:
- Information and communication are key drivers of international migration, impacting micro and macro levels.
- Migration networks facilitate essential information exchange, shaping migration patterns.
- Technological advancements in telecommunications will likely further transform international migration processes.
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