Whether immigration can solve the problems connected to the demographic change and how to improve the economic and social integration of immigrants are very important topics
on the political agenda in almost all developed countries and source of heated public
debates. This module aims to introduce the participants to the economics of migration.
In a basic lecture, the participants are introduced to the basic theoretical and empirical
concepts of the three main topics of the economics of migration: (i) the migration decision;
(ii) the economic and social integration of migrants; and (iii) the economic effects of
migration on natives. The students will then be assigned to present major publications
on the economics of migration in order to deepen the knowledge obtained through the
lecture. This class is a reading course that relies on active participation and preparation.
In the seminar, you will present seminar papers that cover pressing issues in the economics
of migration. We will then critically assess current research and work on theoretical and
empirical concepts in the area of economics of migration. Preparing the readings carefully
and participating actively in the discussion is mandatory.
- Kursleiter/in: Lisa Sofie Höckel