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Влияние на емиграцията върху социално-икономическото развитие на България
The impact of emigration on the socio-economic development of Bulgaria

Author(s): Iskra Beleva
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Институт за икономически изследвания при Българска академия на науките
Keywords: JEL: J11; J13; J61

Summary/Abstract: In the economic literature the effects of emigration are associated mainly with its impact on the labour market, money transfers, family environment and childcare. This article examines these effects in Bulgaria during the last twenty-five years. On the basis of statistical data and sociological findings the author outlines both the positive and the negative effects of the Bulgarian emigration on the labour market, economic development and the family environment. He also studies some main trends of development of Bulgaria's migration policy,contributing to its activation.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 3-22
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Bulgarian