The author reviews the literature on international migration concerning the Netherlands. Aspects of the Dutch situation are discussed, including the relatively low percentage of resident foreigners, their significant contribution to the country's population growth, and their relatively low level of employment. "The author favours immigration of highly qualified individuals for social, economic and psychological reasons, more economic cooperation with countries of origin, as well as a more stringent policy of integration, in the context of a more active and well considered immigration policy." (SUMMARY IN ENG) excerpt

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Netherlands literature review economics population social policy demography social change Europe Foreigners Population Dynamics Ethnic Groups ethnic group Developed Countries policy Western Europe fertility sociology Acculturation Socioeconomic Factors socioeconomics cultural factor Article Differential Fertility migration international migration developed country population and population related phenomena Demographic Factors Emigration and Immigration Economic Factors Population Characteristics Nationality public policy Macroeconomic Factors employment Migration Policy Population Policy English Abstract