Joakim Ruist researches and teaches on the causes and consequences of migration at the University of Gothenburg.

“By exploiting the most relevant literature in social and economic sciences, Joakim Ruist has produced a thoughtful and comprehensive reference book for anyone wishing to gain more insight into the migration debate. A must-read to enlighten our judgments and reflections.” — Anthony Edo, Researcher in economics, CEPII, Paris

• List of Figures; List of Tables; 1. What and Why; 2. 180 Years of Migration; 3. Who Migrate?; 4. Migrants’ Incomes in Receiving Countries; 5. Economic Consequences in Receiving Countries; 6. Consequences for Social Cohesion; 7. Consequences for Poorer Sending Countries; 8. Future Migration; References; Index.

Joakim Ruist researches and teaches on the causes and consequences of migration at the University of Gothenburg.

“By exploiting the most relevant literature in social and economic sciences, Joakim Ruist has produced a thoughtful and comprehensive reference book for anyone wishing to gain more insight into the migration debate. A must-read to enlighten our judgments and reflections.” — Anthony Edo, Researcher in economics, CEPII, Paris

• List of Figures; List of Tables; 1. What and Why; 2. 180 Years of Migration; 3. Who Migrate?; 4. Migrants’ Incomes in Receiving Countries; 5. Economic Consequences in Receiving Countries; 6. Consequences for Social Cohesion; 7. Consequences for Poorer Sending Countries; 8. Future Migration; References; Index.