It is a refreshingly simple thought that migration is the combined result of two factors: the
aspiration to migrate and the ability to migrate. Without having to resort to overly structural or …

In this study, we use cross‐country bilateral data to quantify a two‐step process of
international migration and its aggregate determinants. We first analyze which country …

Avocados have become a global commodity, and environmental and socioeconomic
impacts in the regions where avocados are grown have increased in tandem with …

This conceptual paper seeks to engage with migration theory by examining the nature and
functions of aspirations in migration processes. I argue that aspirations play a pivotal role in …

Latino immigrants have historically faced many challenges living in the United States (US).
The economic crisis combined with new anti-immigration policies and harsh enforcement …

This article empirically investigates whether emigrants from MENA (Middle East and North
Africa) countries self-select along two cultural traits: religiosity and gender-egalitarian …

Undocumented immigration has become a contentious issue in the US over the past
decade. Opponents of undocumented immigration have argued that undocumented …

This study examined the impact of enforcement of US immigration policies and perceived
discrimination on perceptions of quality of life for Latinos in the US. Data for this study were …

Recently, there has been significant debate about whether 'environmental migration'can
constitute a form of adaptation to environmental change, as opposed to forced or flight …

This exploratory study examined whether higher levels of perceived discrimination against
Mexican immigrants in the United States (USA) were related to the migration intentions of …