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From Migration Aspirations To Integration: Contrasting Pioneer And Recent Moldovan Migrants In Romania

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  • Monica ROMAN
  • Vlad I. ROȘCA
  • Elena-Maria PRADA
  • Ioana MANAFI

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Using an exploratory research, this paper aims to gain in depth information on Moldovan migrants in Romania across different generations. It focuses on changes in migrants' aspirations over time and how historical context influences coping strategies. The study compares behavior and experiences of earlier Post-Socialist migrants (pioneer migrants) with recent young migrants in Iasi and Bucharest. Results indicate evolving aspirations and reduced integration barriers, with recent migrants benefiting from technological progress and easier access to Romanian citizenship, facilitating faster integration.

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  • Monica ROMAN & Vlad I. ROȘCA & Elena-Maria PRADA & Ioana MANAFI, 2023. "From Migration Aspirations To Integration: Contrasting Pioneer And Recent Moldovan Migrants In Romania," Eastern European Journal for Regional Studies (EEJRS), Center for Studies in European Integration (CSEI), Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM), vol. 9(1), pages 32-47, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:aem:journl:v:9:y:2023:i:1:p:32-47
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53486/2537-6179.9-1.03
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    • J15 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants; Non-labor Discrimination
    • J61 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Geographic Labor Mobility; Immigrant Workers
    • K37 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - Immigration Law
    • R32 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location - - - Other Spatial Production and Pricing Analysis
    • H75 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - State and Local Government: Health, Education, and Welfare

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