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Migration and Remittances in Moldova
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Abstract

Labor migration and remittances, which have increasingly become a part of the global landscape, have profound economic and social consequences. Moldova, a small low-income country where an estimated one-third of the economically active population has been working abroad, is an interesting illustration of this trend. Drawing on household survey data, this Special Issues paper explains why Moldovan workers go abroad and how their remittances are used. With this background, it provides insights into policy challenges of coping with, and maximizing benefits from, international labor mobility and the large inflows of remittances.

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Author:
Mr. Milan M Cuc
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Mr. Erik J. Lundback
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Mr. Edgardo Ruggiero
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Series:
IMF Special Issues
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Language:
English
Publication Date:
19 Jan 2006
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781589064904.058
ISBN:
9781589064904
Pages:
79
Keywords:
ISI; SI; IMF staff estimate; remittance; migrant; Moldovan migrant; social indicator; labor migration literature; workers' remittance; Migration; Remittances; Outward remittances; Business environment; Western Europe; Europe; Central and Eastern Europe; Eastern Europe; Global; emigration trend; labor migration; remittance flow
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This publication should not be reported as representing the views or policies of the International Monetary Fund. The views expressed in this work are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF, its Executive Board, or its management.
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