The migration multiplier
de Meza, D.
(1987).
The migration multiplier.
Bulletin of Economic Research,
39(3), 243-248.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8586.1987.tb00245.x
(1987).
The migration multiplier.
Bulletin of Economic Research,
39(3), 243-248.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8586.1987.tb00245.x
In the presence of sticky wages, the emigration of skilled workers from an area will directly reduce the number of unskilled jobs available. Demand for locally produced and sold goods will consequently fall and this may trigger further rises in unemployment and declines in income.