This paper analyses the determinants of international immigration in 13 European destination countries using a data set on 139 origin countries in 2000. The results indicate that gravity variables (population and distance), the macroeconomic conditions, cultural proximity, and the existence of narrow trade relationships are important explanatory factors.
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Volume (Year): 13 (2006) Issue (Month): 12 (October) Pages: 769-773 Download reference. The following formats are available: HTML
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