Measuring Immigration Policies: Preliminary Evidence from IMPALA

Reference : Measuring Immigration Policies: Preliminary Evidence from IMPALA


	Document type :	Scientific journals : Article
	Discipline(s) :	Social & behavioral sciences, psychology : Human geography & demography
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/23755

Title :	Measuring Immigration Policies: Preliminary Evidence from IMPALA
Language :	English
Author, co-author :	Beine, Michel [University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) > Center for Research in Economic Analysis (CREA) >]
	Burgoon, Brian []
	Crock, Mary []
	Rapoport, Hillel []
	McGovern, Patrick []
	Gest, Justin []
	Hiscox, Micheal []
	Tielemann, Eiko []
Publication date :	2015
Journal title :	CESifo Economic Studies
Volume :	61
Issue/season :	3/4
Peer reviewed :	Yes
Audience :	International
Abstract :	[en] This paper presents the methods and preliminary findings from IMPALA, a database that systematically measures the character and stringency of immigration policies. Based on a selection of data for six pilot countries between 1990 and 2008, we document the variation of immigration policies across countries and over time. We focus on three specific dimensions: the number of entry tracks for economic workers; the measurement and role of bilateral agreements that complement unilateral immigration policies; and aggregation procedures that allow for gauging the stringency of immigration regulations comparatively.
Target :	Researchers ; Professionals ; Students ; General public
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/23755

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