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To stay or to return? Return migration intentions of Moroccans in Italy

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ID9953523
AuthorsAngela Paparusso (0000-0003-3982-2880, Sapienza University of Rome, corresponding author), E Ambrosetti (0000-0003-3020-2757, Sapienza University of Rome)
Year2017
Volume55
Issue6
Pages137-155
Publication date2017-08-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Migration (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0020-7985 • E-ISSN: 1468-2435
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/imig.12375
OpenAlexW2746517475
LanguageEN
Citations received31
References cited42

Using data from the Statistics on Income and living conditions of families with migrants carried out by ISTAT in 2009, we empirically examine the effect of micro level determinants on Moroccans’ return migration intentions. Although Moroccans living in Italy do not have a clear aspiration to return, the socio‐economic and work conditions in Italy determine their migration intentions. Furthermore, our research led us to argue that macro‐level determinants should also be considered. In particular, emigration, immigration and integration policies represent key elements in the analysis of the dilemma between to stay or to return. Therefore, the promotion of long‐term immigration policies, which allow the achievement of a permanent residence in the host country, combined with institutional reforms, which make the origin country socially, economically and politically more attractive for migrants are essential to complete the debate about to stay or to return

Demographic economics · Development economics · Dilemma · Economics · Emigration · Immigration · Macro · Political science · Promotion (chess · Residence · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy · Migration, Refugees, and Integration

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Citations per year3,88
Citation span2018 - 2026 (9)
Citation velocitycurrent
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