Colombian and south american immigrants in the United States of America: education levels, job qualifications and the decision to go back home

Medina-Durango, Carlos Alberto; Posso-Suárez, Christian Manuel

Colombian and south american immigrants in the United States of America: education levels, job qualifications and the decision to go back home

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Borradores de Economía; No. 572

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2009-09-15

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2009-09-15

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Medina-Durango, Carlos Alberto
Posso-Suárez, Christian Manuel

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Abstract

This document provides evidence to show that Colombia is a net exporter of 5% of its population with a university or post-graduate degree, while Argentina, Brazil and Chile are net importers of people with a similar level of education. We find that those