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Choice of Money Transfer Methods in the Case of Albanian Immigrants in Greece

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  • Simeon Karafolas & George Konteos, 2010. "Choice of Money Transfer Methods in the Case of Albanian Immigrants in Greece," Transition Studies Review, Springer;Central Eastern European University Network (CEEUN), vol. 16(4), pages 962-978, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:trstrv:v:16:y:2010:i:4:p:962-978
    DOI: 10.1007/s11300-009-0117-7
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    1. Kosse, Anneke & Vermeulen, Robert, 2014. "Migrants’ Choice of Remittance Channel: Do General Payment Habits Play a Role?," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 62(C), pages 213-227.
    2. Kosse, Anneke & Vermeulen, Robert, 2014. "Migrants’ Choice of Remittance Channel: Do General Payment Habits Play a Role?," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 62(C), pages 213-227.
    3. Simeon Karafolas, 2012. "The Annual Demand for Seasonal Immigrant Labor in Greece and its Influence on the Entrance of Albanian Workers," Transition Studies Review, Springer;Central Eastern European University Network (CEEUN), vol. 19(2), pages 179-194, November.

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    Keywords

    Albania; Greece; Bank; Migration; Money transfer companies; Remittances; F22; F24; G21;
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    JEL classification:

    • F22 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Migration
    • F24 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - Remittances
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages

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