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Why do People Migrate?

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Why do People Migrate?

This article provides a survey of existing theories and paradigms regarding the question of why people migrate. It espouses the view that migration is an inevitable part of the human experience. 

Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Analysis
Target Audience
All
Author
Hein de Haas
Source / Publisher
Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS)
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Global
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
2
Cross Cutting Theme
People-centred
Status
Published

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