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Migration and development: implications and recommendations for policy.

R A Pastor

    Studies in Comparative International Development
    |January 1, 1989
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    [Migration in the Caribbean Basin].

    El Caribe contemporaneo·1982
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    Migration from the Caribbean Basin to the US is often seen as an escape valve, but this study finds it hinders development. Rapid development can actually increase migration pressures in the short term.

    Area of Science:

    • Development Studies
    • Migration Studies
    • Caribbean Basin Economics

    Background:

    • Conventional wisdom posits Caribbean Basin migration to the US as an 'escape valve' benefiting sending countries.
    • It is also believed that development reduces migration pressures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically examine the conventional propositions on migration and development in the Caribbean Basin.
    • To analyze the economic impact of emigration on sending countries.
    • To propose development strategies to mitigate migration pressures and enhance migration's benefits.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of existing literature and economic theories.
    • Examination of the relationship between migration patterns and development indicators in the Caribbean Basin.
    Keywords:
    AmericasCaribbeanDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEconomic DevelopmentEconomic FactorsInternational MigrationMigrationNorth AmericaPolicyPopulationPopulation DynamicsSocial Development

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  • Formulation of policy recommendations based on the analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Emigration imposes significant costs on sending countries and often impedes development.
    • Development does not necessarily reduce migration; rapid development can initially increase migration pressures.
    • Existing development models may inadvertently fuel migration.

    Conclusions:

    • The 'escape valve' theory and the development-reduces-migration hypothesis are largely inaccurate for the Caribbean Basin.
    • Development policies must be carefully designed to avoid exacerbating migration pressures.
    • Targeted interventions are needed to manage migration and leverage its potential benefits for development.