Migration Policies and Labour Market Outcomes:  Insights from Developed Countries

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Migration Policies and Labour Market Outcomes: Insights from Developed Countries

Yazarlar:

Meltem Ince Yenilmez | Burak Darıcı

Yayıncı:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar:

Uygulamalı Makro Ekonometri

Dergi:

Abant Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 1, pp.713-725

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001341945

pISSN:

2757-9425

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 Work highlights the analytical developments in migration economics while critically examining the complex relationship between migration and labour market results in industrialised nations. Our understanding of migratory dynamics has been improved by various techniques, such as structural models, instrumental variables, and natural experiments; nevertheless, the ensuing methodological heterogeneity makes it more difficult to compare results across investigations. One important aspect determining how migration affects the labour market is the skill makeup of immigrants, which is controlled by selective immigration policy. In response to workforce shortages and to promote economic growth, nations including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are progressively controlling the number of skilled immigrants entering their countries. The degree of substitutability between native and immigrant workers is a crucial factor in influencing employment patterns and wage structures, as this study emphasises. It shows that although immigrants might supplement the abilities of native workers, especially in high-demand industries, they can also increase competition for low-skilled employment, which could result in wage suppression. A key component of migrant contributions is still economic integration, where issues like language ability and acceptance of foreign credentials influence the path of their careers. This study also covers the positive benefits of immigration on native workers task specialisation, acceptance of new technologies, and human capital growth. The paper finds that regulated migration can increase economic dynamism and productivity despite obstacles including social conflicts and political resistance. Developed nations may promote a labour market that benefits both native workers and immigrants by putting in place efficient policies that handle the opportunities and problems presented by migration. This will eventually result in an economy that is more robust and innovative.

 Work highlights the analytical developments in migration economics while critically examining the complex relationship between migration and labour market results in industrialised nations. Our understanding of migratory dynamics has been improved by various techniques, such as structural models, instrumental variables, and natural experiments; nevertheless, the ensuing methodological heterogeneity makes it more difficult to compare results across investigations. One important aspect determining how migration affects the labour market is the skill makeup of immigrants, which is controlled by selective immigration policy. In response to workforce shortages and to promote economic growth, nations including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are progressively controlling the number of skilled immigrants entering their countries. The degree of substitutability between native and immigrant workers is a crucial factor in influencing employment patterns and wage structures, as this study emphasises. It shows that although immigrants might supplement the abilities of native workers, especially in high-demand industries, they can also increase competition for low-skilled employment, which could result in wage suppression. A key component of migrant contributions is still economic integration, where issues like language ability and acceptance of foreign credentials influence the path of their careers. This study also covers the positive benefits of immigration on native workers task specialisation, acceptance of new technologies, and human capital growth. The paper finds that regulated migration can increase economic dynamism and productivity despite obstacles including social conflicts and political resistance. Developed nations may promote a labour market that benefits both native workers and immigrants by putting in place efficient policies that handle the opportunities and problems presented by migration. This will eventually result in an economy that is more robust and innovative.

 Work highlights the analytical developments in migration economics while critically examining the complex relationship between migration and labour market results in industrialised nations. Our understanding of migratory dynamics has been improved by various techniques, such as structural models, instrumental variables, and natural experiments; nevertheless, the ensuing methodological heterogeneity makes it more difficult to compare results across investigations. One important aspect determining how migration affects the labour market is the skill makeup of immigrants, which is controlled by selective immigration policy. In response to workforce shortages and to promote economic growth, nations including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are progressively controlling the number of skilled immigrants entering their countries. The degree of substitutability between native and immigrant workers is a crucial factor in influencing employment patterns and wage structures, as this study emphasises. It shows that although immigrants might supplement the abilities of native workers, especially in high-demand industries, they can also increase competition for low-skilled employment, which could result in wage suppression. A key component of migrant contributions is still economic integration, where issues like language ability and acceptance of foreign credentials influence the path of their careers. This study also covers the positive benefits of immigration on native workers task specialisation, acceptance of new technologies, and human capital growth. The paper finds that regulated migration can increase economic dynamism and productivity despite obstacles including social conflicts and political resistance. Developed nations may promote a labour market that benefits both native workers and immigrants by putting in place efficient policies that handle the opportunities and problems presented by migration. This will eventually result in an economy that is more robust and innovative.

 Çalışma, göç ekonomisindeki analitik gelişmeleri vurgularken, sanayileşmiş ülkelerdeki göç ve işgücü piyasası sonuçları arasındaki karmaşık ilişkiyi eleştirel bir şekilde incelemektedir. Göç dinamiklerine ilişkin anlayışımız yapısal modeller, araçsal değişkenler ve doğal deneyler gibi çeşitli tekniklerle geliştirilmiştir; bununla birlikte, ortaya çıkan metodolojik heterojenlik, araştırmalardan elde edilen sonuçların karşılaştırılmasını zorlaştırmaktadır. Göçün işgücü piyasasını nasıl etkilediğini belirleyen önemli bir husus, seçici göç politikası tarafından kontrol edilen göçmenlerin beceri yapısıdır. Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, Kanada ve Birleşik Krallık gibi ülkeler, işgücü eksikliklerine yanıt olarak ve ekonomik büyümeyi teşvik etmek amacıyla, ülkelerine giren vasıflı göçmenlerin sayısını aşamalı olarak kontrol etmektedir. Bu çalışmanın da vurguladığı gibi, yerli ve göçmen işçiler arasındaki ikame edilebilirlik derecesi, istihdam modellerini ve ücret yapılarını etkileyen önemli bir faktördür. Göçmenlerin, özellikle yüksek talep gören sektörlerde yerli işçilerin becerilerini tamamlayabilmelerine rağmen, düşük vasıflı istihdam için rekabeti artırabileceklerini ve bunun da ücretlerin baskılanmasına yol açabileceğini göstermektedir. Göçmenlerin katkılarının önemli bir bileşeni, dil becerisi ve yabancı kimliklerin kabulü gibi konuların kariyerlerinin gidişatını etkilediği ekonomik entegrasyondur. Bu çalışma aynı zamanda göçün yerli işçilerin görev uzmanlaşması, yeni teknolojilerin kabulü ve beşeri sermaye büyümesi üzerindeki olumlu faydalarını da kapsamaktadır. Çalışma, sosyal çatışmalar ve siyasi direnç gibi engellere rağmen düzenlenmiş göçün ekonomik dinamizmi ve üretkenliği artırabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır. Gelişmiş ülkeler, göçün sunduğu fırsat ve sorunları ele alan etkin politikalar uygulayarak hem yerli işçilere hem de göçmenlere fayda sağlayan bir işgücü piyasasını teşvik edebilirler. Bu da daha sağlam ve yenilikçi bir ekonomiyle sonuçlanacaktır.

Makale detayları

Migration Policies and Labour Market Outcomes: Insights from Developed Countries

Yazarlar:

Meltem Ince Yenilmez | Burak Darıcı

Yayıncı:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar:

Uygulamalı Makro Ekonometri

Dergi:

Abant Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 1, pp.713-725

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001341945

pISSN:

2757-9425

Migration Economics

Labour Market Outcomes

Skilled Immigration Policy

Economic IntegrationGöç Ekonomisi

İşgücü Piyasası Sonuçları

Nitelikli Göç Politikası

Ekonomik Entegrasyon

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Meltem Ince Yenilmez | Burak Darıcı

Yayıncı: Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar: Uygulamalı Makro Ekonometri

Dergi: Abant Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 1, pp.713-725

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 3/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001341945

pISSN: 2757-9425

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Meltem Ince Yenilmez | Burak Darıcı

Yayıncı:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar:

Uygulamalı Makro Ekonometri

Dergi:

Abant Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 1, pp.713-725

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001341945

pISSN:

2757-9425