On the potential interaction between labour market institutions and immigration policies

TitleOn the potential interaction between labour market institutions and immigration policies
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsCigagna, C, Sulis, G
JournalInternational Journal of Manpower
Volume36
Issue4
Pagination441-468
Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the effect of unemployment and labour institutions such as employment protection legislation, coverage of unemployment benefits, minimum wages (MW), union power and tax wedge on migration flows. The authors allow for interactions of these institutions with migration entry laws, as both affect equilibrium wages and employment in destination countries, influencing mobility decisions of immigrants.

URLhttp://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/IJM-11-2013-0259
DOI10.1108/IJM-11-2013-0259
Keywordscollective barganing, determinants, employment protection, immigration, legislation, unemployment, welfare