Economics of Migration Summer 2024
| Synopsis |
This course covers the incentives for and implications of individual and household mobility from an economic perspective, deriving and discussing consequences at both the national and the global level. Special attention is paid to public finance aspects. Additional topics include illegal migration as well as the international mobility of the highly skilled. |
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Teaching methods |
Lecture (L), Tutorial (T), Consultation (C) |
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| Instructors |
Prof. Dr. Alexander Kemnitz (L, C) |
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| Schedule and Detailed Content |
see syllabus and OPAL-site of the course. |
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| Modules and Exams |
MA-WW-VWL-2702, D-WW-WIWI-2702, MA-IB-GPOE-IW, MA-IB-MIG: written exam, 90 minutes Examination is offered in both summer semester 2024 and the winter semester 2024. |
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| Resources |
Comprehensive introductory texts and data: Bodvarsson, Ö.B. & H. van den Berg (2013): The Economics of Immigration: Theory and Evidence, 2nd edition, Springer Borjas, G. (2015): Immigration Economics, Harvard University Press OECD (2023): International Migration Outlook 2023, OECD Publishing Lecture and tutorial slides (including detailed references), and more will be provided gradually on the OPAL-site of the course. Access requires login to OPAL via your TU Dresden account and registration on the course site. |
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