Measuring economic and social impacts of migration in Colombia: new evidence

Cárdenas-Santamaría, Mauricio; Medina-Durango, Carlos Alberto; Trejos, Andrés

Measuring economic and social impacts of migration in Colombia: new evidence

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Borradores de Economía; No. 601

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2010-05-10

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2010-05-10

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Cárdenas-Santamaría, Mauricio
Medina-Durango, Carlos Alberto
Trejos, Andrés

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Abstract

This paper analyses a comprehensive dataset on migration using robust econometric methodologies to assess a range of economic and social impacts of migration on individuals and households left behind. Our findings indicate that there is no significant imp