Measuring remittances through surveys: Methodological and conceptual issues for survey designers and data analysts
<b>Background</b>: The accurate measurement of migrant remittances is central to understanding both the dynamics and the consequences of migration. Empirical studies rely on survey data about remittances, which are difficult to collect in a precise and reliable form. <b>Objectiv...
Main Authors: | Richard Brown, Jørgen Carling, Sonja Fransen, Melissa Siegel |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
2014-11-01
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Series: | Demographic Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol31/41/ |
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