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Global Migration Trends in an Era of Globalization
Global Migration Trends in an Era of Globalization

Author(s): Ivan Aleshkovski
Subject(s): Demography and human biology, Migration Studies
Published by: Географски факултет, Универзитет у Београду
Keywords: international migration; illegal migration; demographic development; globalization of migration processes; migration policy

Summary/Abstract: The author analyzes the impact of globalization on the transformation of international migration flows. The author considers the features of global trends in international migration: growth of international migration, expansion of international migration geography, quality shifts in migration flows structure, determining role of economic migration, permanent growth and structural intricateness of illegal immigration, increase of forced migration, increasing role of international migration in demographic development, dual character of migration policy. Author points that only by reasonable migration policy can be provided the legitimate field of international migration and rational use of migrants’ skills.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 29-48
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: English