Labour Mobility Flashcards
1
Q
Define: labour mobility
A
The mechanism that labour markets use to improve the allocation of workers to firms
2
Q
When is there a net gain to migration?
A
PVd-PVh-M>0
3
Q
Define: tied stayer
A
Someone who sacrifices better income
opportunities elsewhere because partner is much better off in current location
4
Q
Define: tied mover
A
Someone who moves with the partner even though his employment opportunities in current location is better than in destination
5
Q
Define: Positive selection
A
Immigrants who are very skilled do relatively well in the destination country
6
Q
Define: Negative selection
A
Immigrants who are unskilled do relatively well in the destination country
