Martin Eaton
Biographic Data
| ID | 3674628 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Martin Eaton |
| GIVEN NAMES | Martin |
| FAMILY NAME | Eaton |
| SIGNATURE | EATON M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Ulster |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 25 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1991 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Foreign expatriate service provision in Portugal’s Algarve
Portugal’s Algarve is home to a fusion of tourism activities, indigenous populations, inflowing holidaymakers and migrant settlers. This article investigates business development processes amongst 43 foreign expatriate service providers (FESPs) in Alvor and Albufeira. Many of these immigrant entrepreneurs believe that their businesses are functioning satisfactorily, are well established and are providing a range of traditional and niche service a…
Portuguese Child Labour: An Enduring Tale of Exploitation
Child working remains a significant minority activity in semi-industrialized parts of the Portuguese labour market. This article outlines the scale and spatial extent of the phenomenon before debating the role of children employed in the textiles, clothing and footwear sectors.We consider key determinants governing supply and demand for these workers together with an evaluation of state-sponsored efforts to alleviate the situation. Analysis shows…
Mission accomplished? An evaluation of the impact of Efta's industrial development fund on Portugal
The European Free Trade Association's Industrial Development Fund for Portugal completed its operations in 2002 after 25 years of contribution to the country's economic evolution. During this period, the Fund approved almost 1,750 preferential loans worth over 789 million euros, which in turn generated some 3 billion euros of overall investment. This article evaluates the role of the IDF by focussing upon the difficulties associated with creating…
Lusophone-African Insertions in Portugal's Dual Labour Market
The phenomenon of immigration into Portugal, particularly from ex-colonial possessions in Africa, is examined in relation to the migrant's differential insertions in both the formal and informal labour markets. The article focuses upon the differences within, and between, the Cape Verdean, Guinea-Bissauan, and Mozambican communities. Investigation shows that, in general, Lusophone-African immigrants occupy the lower echelons of the occupational p…
Immigration in the 1990S: A Study of the Portuguese Labour Market
Multicultural Insertions in a Small Economy: Portugal's Immigrant Communities
This article presents an overview of the immigrant communities in Portugal, a country with a long tradition of emigration which has now become an entry point into the EU and a net importer of labour. It examines the integration process into Portuguese society with particular reference to the labour market. The question of racist attitudes and tolerance to foreigners is discussed, and an assessment made of immigration legislation, including the as…
Portuguese Child Labour: Manufacturing for Change or Continuing Exploitation in the Textiles Industry
The prevalence of working children in Portugal is a controversial issue, with more than 24,700 under-14s in employment. The phenomenon is most visible in the textile, clothing and footwear industries (TCF) of the northwest around Oporto. This article presents an overview of the role of Portuguese child labourers. In particular, it focuses upon the TCF sectors, and outlines the causes. It evaluates the reactions to the problem and assesses the lik…
Résidents étrangers et immigrés en situation irrégulière au Portugal
Eaton Martin. Résidents étrangers et immigrés en situation irrégulière au Portugal. In: Revue européenne des migrations internationales, vol. 12, n°1,1996. Espagne, Portugal, Grèce, pays d'immrigration. pp. 203-212
Portugal: The spatial impact of the Efta industrial development fund
Foreign residents and illegal immigrants: Os Negros em Portugal
Foreign residents are a thriving and cosmopolitan group in Portugal. Many are legally registered with the authorities, but a significant proportion enter an underground economy where white European, black African and ethnically diverse South American, search for their fortunes. It is estimated, for example, that as many as 50,000 out of the 100,000 Africans from the former colonies now found in Portugal, are illegal immigrants. This article spotl…
Industrial Assistance in Portugal: The Rôle of the Efta Fund
Foreign residents and illegal immigrants: Os Negros em Portugal
Foreign residents are a thriving and cosmopolitan group in Portugal. Many are legally registered with the authorities, but a significant proportion enter an underground economy where white European, black African and ethnically diverse South American, search for their fortunes. It is estimated, for example, that as many as 50,000 out of the 100,000 Africans from the former colonies now found in Portugal, are illegal immigrants. This article spotl…
Multicultural Insertions in a Small Economy: Portugal's Immigrant Communities
This article presents an overview of the immigrant communities in Portugal, a country with a long tradition of emigration which has now become an entry point into the EU and a net importer of labour. It examines the integration process into Portuguese society with particular reference to the labour market. The question of racist attitudes and tolerance to foreigners is discussed, and an assessment made of immigration legislation, including the as…
Résidents étrangers et immigrés en situation irrégulière au Portugal
Eaton Martin. Résidents étrangers et immigrés en situation irrégulière au Portugal. In: Revue européenne des migrations internationales, vol. 12, n°1,1996. Espagne, Portugal, Grèce, pays d'immrigration. pp. 203-212
Portuguese Child Labour: Manufacturing for Change or Continuing Exploitation in the Textiles Industry
The prevalence of working children in Portugal is a controversial issue, with more than 24,700 under-14s in employment. The phenomenon is most visible in the textile, clothing and footwear industries (TCF) of the northwest around Oporto. This article presents an overview of the role of Portuguese child labourers. In particular, it focuses upon the TCF sectors, and outlines the causes. It evaluates the reactions to the problem and assesses the lik…
Portuguese Child Labour: An Enduring Tale of Exploitation
Child working remains a significant minority activity in semi-industrialized parts of the Portuguese labour market. This article outlines the scale and spatial extent of the phenomenon before debating the role of children employed in the textiles, clothing and footwear sectors.We consider key determinants governing supply and demand for these workers together with an evaluation of state-sponsored efforts to alleviate the situation. Analysis shows…
Lusophone-African Insertions in Portugal's Dual Labour Market
The phenomenon of immigration into Portugal, particularly from ex-colonial possessions in Africa, is examined in relation to the migrant's differential insertions in both the formal and informal labour markets. The article focuses upon the differences within, and between, the Cape Verdean, Guinea-Bissauan, and Mozambican communities. Investigation shows that, in general, Lusophone-African immigrants occupy the lower echelons of the occupational p…
Industrial Assistance in Portugal: The Rôle of the Efta Fund
Portugal: The spatial impact of the Efta industrial development fund
Foreign residents and illegal immigrants: Os Negros em Portugal
Foreign residents are a thriving and cosmopolitan group in Portugal. Many are legally registered with the authorities, but a significant proportion enter an underground economy where white European, black African and ethnically diverse South American, search for their fortunes. It is estimated, for example, that as many as 50,000 out of the 100,000 Africans from the former colonies now found in Portugal, are illegal immigrants. This article spotl…
Résidents étrangers et immigrés en situation irrégulière au Portugal
Eaton Martin. Résidents étrangers et immigrés en situation irrégulière au Portugal. In: Revue européenne des migrations internationales, vol. 12, n°1,1996. Espagne, Portugal, Grèce, pays d'immrigration. pp. 203-212
Multicultural Insertions in a Small Economy: Portugal's Immigrant Communities
This article presents an overview of the immigrant communities in Portugal, a country with a long tradition of emigration which has now become an entry point into the EU and a net importer of labour. It examines the integration process into Portuguese society with particular reference to the labour market. The question of racist attitudes and tolerance to foreigners is discussed, and an assessment made of immigration legislation, including the as…
Portuguese Child Labour: Manufacturing for Change or Continuing Exploitation in the Textiles Industry
The prevalence of working children in Portugal is a controversial issue, with more than 24,700 under-14s in employment. The phenomenon is most visible in the textile, clothing and footwear industries (TCF) of the northwest around Oporto. This article presents an overview of the role of Portuguese child labourers. In particular, it focuses upon the TCF sectors, and outlines the causes. It evaluates the reactions to the problem and assesses the lik…
Immigration in the 1990S: A Study of the Portuguese Labour Market
Lusophone-African Insertions in Portugal's Dual Labour Market
The phenomenon of immigration into Portugal, particularly from ex-colonial possessions in Africa, is examined in relation to the migrant's differential insertions in both the formal and informal labour markets. The article focuses upon the differences within, and between, the Cape Verdean, Guinea-Bissauan, and Mozambican communities. Investigation shows that, in general, Lusophone-African immigrants occupy the lower echelons of the occupational p…
Mission accomplished? An evaluation of the impact of Efta's industrial development fund on Portugal
The European Free Trade Association's Industrial Development Fund for Portugal completed its operations in 2002 after 25 years of contribution to the country's economic evolution. During this period, the Fund approved almost 1,750 preferential loans worth over 789 million euros, which in turn generated some 3 billion euros of overall investment. This article evaluates the role of the IDF by focussing upon the difficulties associated with creating…
Portuguese Child Labour: An Enduring Tale of Exploitation
Child working remains a significant minority activity in semi-industrialized parts of the Portuguese labour market. This article outlines the scale and spatial extent of the phenomenon before debating the role of children employed in the textiles, clothing and footwear sectors.We consider key determinants governing supply and demand for these workers together with an evaluation of state-sponsored efforts to alleviate the situation. Analysis shows…
Foreign expatriate service provision in Portugal’s Algarve
Portugal’s Algarve is home to a fusion of tourism activities, indigenous populations, inflowing holidaymakers and migrant settlers. This article investigates business development processes amongst 43 foreign expatriate service providers (FESPs) in Alvor and Albufeira. Many of these immigrant entrepreneurs believe that their businesses are functioning satisfactorily, are well established and are providing a range of traditional and niche service a…
Political science (10 works) · Economics (8 works) · Business (6 works) · Portuguese (6 works) · Economic growth (5 works) · Immigration (5 works) · Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Law (4 works) · Law (4 works)