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International retirement migration in Europe
International Journal of Population Geography : IJPG
|September 28, 2002
Summary
International retirement migration (IRM) is a growing area of population geography, impacting regional economies and public policy. This review examines IRM trends and their significance for individuals and host communities.
Area of Science:
- Population Geography
- Migration Studies
- Gerontology
Background:
- International Retirement Migration (IRM) is increasingly recognized as a significant demographic phenomenon.
- European regions, particularly in the Mediterranean, are experiencing notable IRM flows.
- IRM has implications for both population distribution and regional economic development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and provide a prospectus on international retirement migration.
- To analyze the significance of IRM within population geography and migration studies.
- To explore the economic and policy implications of IRM in host regions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on IRM.
- Presentation of early findings from a comparative study of British elderly migrants.
- Analysis of IRM's impact on regional economic geography and public policy.
Main Results:
- IRM is a key component of population geography and migration studies.
- Specific regions in Mediterranean Europe show significant impacts from IRM.
- Early findings from comparative studies highlight migration patterns of British elderly in popular European destinations.
Conclusions:
- IRM is important for individual migrants, host communities, and public policy.
- Understanding IRM is crucial for addressing demographic shifts and regional development.
- Further research is needed to fully grasp the multifaceted impacts of IRM.
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