Do Labour Migrants Bring Well-Being to the Households? Revisit the Pathway from Neoclassical to Pluralism

Abstract

Aim of this review is to review literature on the impact of international labour migration and remittances on household well-being and present a theoretical and a conceptual framework to facilitate empirical studies. Study found that, migration literature comprises diversified views which has been changed in different era with the changing socio-economic contexts of emigrating and immigrating countries. Present view, which is highly dominated by pluralists, provides theoretical foundation to link migration and remittances to household well-being. Theoretical and conceptual frameworks developed in this review provides a strong foundation for empirical analysis.

Factors That Influence the Life Satisfaction of Afghan Refugees Living in Eastern Turkey: The Role of Their Migration Causes

“…In the neoclassical theory of migration, individuals can increase their objective wellbeing through income. However, some studies on happiness show the opposite [23,24]. This contradictory relationship between income and happiness-that more income does not necessarily result in more happiness, but individuals in affluent countries tend to be happier than those in low-income nations-has prompted researchers to explore the underlying mechanisms.…”