International Migration in Southeast Asia

Population mobility increases with economic development and globalization. The migration of people affects countries in many ways -- socially, economically and politically. However, there are fundamental tensions in efforts to manage international migration in a globalizing world. On the one hand, business is transnational as it necessitates the unrestricted flow of people internationally. On the other hand, politics is still national. n an integrated world economy, trade, flow of capital, flow of labour, flow of raw materials and technology are inter-related. This study therefore examines international migration in the context of an integrated world economy. Specifically, it looks at the history of migration in modern Southeast Asia; investments, remittances and welfare; the vulnerability of workers; national migration policies; and the problem of irregular migrants.

(Length x Height x Width) in mm :152 x 229
Weight in grams: 620
Author Biography:Aris Ananta is Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore.
Binding: Paperback
Keywords: Emigration & Immigration
Page count: 374
Imprint: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Publication Date: 20041227