International migration and the global economic order [electronic resource] : an overview / Andres Solimano.
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TextSeries: Policy research working papers ; 2720. | World Bank e-LibraryPublication details: Washington, D.C. : World Bank, Development Research Group, Macroeconomics and Growth, [2001]Subject(s): Emigration and immigration -- Economic aspects | Globalization -- Economic aspects | Human capital | Resource allocationAdditional physical formats: Solimano, Andres.: International migration and the global economic order.LOC classification: HG3881.5.W57Online resources: Click here to access online Also available in print.Abstract: Global capitalism, vintage 21st century, is less friendly to the international migration of unskilled people than were previous waves of globalization (such as that of the late 19th century). A freer regime for international migration could help to reduce global economic inequality, improve the allocation of world resources and ease labor shortages during periods of rapid growth. But the flight of human capital talent, and entrepreneurs can be detrimental for developing countries.
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Global capitalism, vintage 21st century, is less friendly to the international migration of unskilled people than were previous waves of globalization (such as that of the late 19th century). A freer regime for international migration could help to reduce global economic inequality, improve the allocation of world resources and ease labor shortages during periods of rapid growth. But the flight of human capital talent, and entrepreneurs can be detrimental for developing countries.
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