In this paper, we examine the impact of reductions in barriers to migration on the consumption of households in rural China. We find that increased migration fr

Abstract: In this paper, the authors examine the impact of reductions in barriers to migration on the consumption of rural households in China. The authors find

Migration presents a stark policy dilemma. Research repeatedly confirms that migrants, their families back home, and the countries that welcome them experience

"The migration of labor from rural to urban areas is an important part of the urbanization process in developing countries. Even though it has been the focus of

Provides a relatively nontechnical survey of employment-related issues and problems in less developed countries.