Journal of Development Studies
Volume 50, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 349-367

Short-term Labour Migration from the Republic of Armenia to the Russian Federation (Article)

Bellak C.* , Leibrecht M. , Liebensteiner M.
  • a Department of Economics, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna, Austria
  • b Austrian Institute of Economic Research, Vienna, Austria
  • c Research Institute for Regulatory Economics, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna, Austria

Abstract

We explore the determinants of short-term labour migration from Armenia to Russia based on a unique panel dataset. A dynamic switching regression model with endogenous switching is applied. Our evidence pinpoints migration experience, the expected individual income gap from migration, low job opportunities in Armenia and the possibility of diversifying income risks as the most important determinants. Family ties turn out to be insignificant. The hypothetical income gap is about 280 per cent. Several explanations are provided for the fact that some individuals do not migrate in spite of a large income gap. © 2013 Taylor & Francis.

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labor migration regression analysis migrants experience Armenia [West Asia] income Russian Federation
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DOI: 10.1080/00220388.2013.858125
ISSN: 00220388
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English