2013
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.2430806
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Development and Side Effects of Remittances in the CIS Countries: The Case of Belarus

Abstract: The objective of the present paper is to evaluate the potential development impact and any possible side effects of remittances in Belarus. Our main finding, based on VAR modeling, is that we cannot consider remittances as a driver of economic growth in Belarus: their positive influence on GDP growth is not statistically significant. In fact, in the next period GDP responds negatively to remittances growth (p-value is 0.005). To some extent this may be a result of a productivity decrease conditioned by possibl… Show more

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“…Studies on return migration confirm that female returnees are often subjected to stigmatization in their ancestral homes (Isaakyan & Triandafyllidou 2014;Kubal 2012;Kupets 2012;Pozniak 2013;Rumyantsev 2012). In a broader sociological interpretation offered by Jones (1984) and widely used by sociologists, stigma is 'a mark that links a person to undesired characteristics'.…”
Section: This Situation Resonates With Whatmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Studies on return migration confirm that female returnees are often subjected to stigmatization in their ancestral homes (Isaakyan & Triandafyllidou 2014;Kubal 2012;Kupets 2012;Pozniak 2013;Rumyantsev 2012). In a broader sociological interpretation offered by Jones (1984) and widely used by sociologists, stigma is 'a mark that links a person to undesired characteristics'.…”
Section: This Situation Resonates With Whatmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…With regards to migrants' remittances, it is argued that these represent a significant element of the Ukrainian economy though their level is a matter for dispute. In 2012, remittances are claimed to range from USD 7.5 bn., these are based on central bank figures, to around USD 25 bn., which are based on MoneyGram International estimates and include remittances through unofficial channels (see Kupets, 2012), though there are even higher estimates. Thus, migrants' remittances outweigh FDI (USD 7.2 bn.…”
Section: The Study Of Migration and Development In Ukrainementioning
confidence: 99%