Gender, Transnational Networks and Remittances: Evidence from Germany

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“…Legal status and remittances are closely linked (Holst et al 2008(Holst et al , 2010(Holst et al , 2011Bettin & Lucchetti 2012). Amuedo-Dorantes and Pozo (2006) have found undocumented migrants are more likely to send monies than documented migrants.…”

“…Some empirical studies have found a link between the legal status of the migrant and remittance flows (Holst et al 2008(Holst et al , 2010(Holst et al , 2011Bettin & Lucchetti 2012). Markova and Reilly (2007) have found a positive significant correlation between the legal status at the destination country and remittance inflow in the country of origin.…”

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