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This chapter describes the origins and development of international and intraregional migration from Latin America and the Caribbean, with particular emphasis on the long term structural changes in the region and the role that exogenous shocks, such as the Great Recession, are playing in migration dynamics. Our analysis centers on three main factors: changing demographic structures, from young to aging populations; wage differentials and employment characteristics; and, at the end we describe contemporary migration trends, current changes and policy oriented efforts in the region.
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Durand, J., Aysa-Lastra, M. (2015). International Migration and Employment in Latin America: Uncertain Times and Changing Conditions. In: Aysa-Lastra, M., Cachón, L. (eds) Immigrant Vulnerability and Resilience. International Perspectives on Migration, vol 11. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14797-0_10
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