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The causes and consequences of Albanian emigration during transition: evidence from micro-data

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  • Dhori Kule

    (University of Tirana, Albania)

  • Ahmet Mançellari

    (University of Tirana, Albania)

  • Harry Papapanagos

    (University of Macedonia, Greece, and University of Kent, UK)

  • Stefan Qirici

    (University of Tirana, Albania)

  • Peter Sanfey

    (European Bank for Reconstrcution and Development and University of Kent, UK)

Abstract

This paper reports the results of a field survey of individuals and firms in Albania, carried out during 1998. The surveys were designed to analyse the size, causes and consequences of emigration from Albania during the 1990s. Our results show that emigrants are motivated mainly by the ease of access of neighbouring countries and by the prospect of high financial returns. Although most emigrants worked illegally and had part-time, low-skilled jobs, the majority found the overall experience positive, and the skills and earnings abroad have contributed to setting-up businesses on return. These results have important policy implications for both EU countries and other transition countries in the region.

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  • Dhori Kule & Ahmet Mançellari & Harry Papapanagos & Stefan Qirici & Peter Sanfey, 1999. "The causes and consequences of Albanian emigration during transition: evidence from micro-data," Working Papers 46, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Office of the Chief Economist.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebd:wpaper:46
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    Keywords

    emigration; Albania;

    JEL classification:

    • F22 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Migration
    • O52 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Europe
    • P2 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Socialist and Transition Economies

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