International labour migration and uneven regional development in labour exporting countries
Lewis, J.R.
Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie 77(1): 27-41
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-747X PMID: 12267820 DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9663.1986.tb01293.xDocument Number: 415564
International labour migration involves 20 million workers from 'middle income' and 'Third World' countries. The article reviews both theoretical propositions and empirical evidence on its effects on regional disparities in labour exporting countries. It shows the variety of ways in which the departure of emigrants affects the uneven development of rural and urban areas, changing the volume and nature of production as well as welfare conditions. Regional patterns of production and welfare are further modified by the impact of emigrants' remittances and their eventual return.