Intellectual Contribution by Mahmood Hussain

Contribution Title

The Impact of the Availability of Social Program in Source Countries on North American Immigration

Conference

Western Regional Science Association Annual Meeting

Year

1997

Description

This study develops a model of immigration to the U.S. and Canada that includes a unique set of variables relating to various social programs in source countries. Pooled cross section (59 countries) and time series (20 years) data are used, and Hausman-Taylor Instrumental Variable estimates are obtained. The empirical results indicate that in addition to other factors, source-country social programs are important determinants of North American immigration. Unemployment insurance programs and health insurance systems particularly stand out.

Complete Citation

Hussain, Mahmood, Michael J. Greenwood, Steven Zahniser, and John McDowell, "The Impact of the Availability of Social Program in Source Countries on North American Immigration," Western Regional Science Association (WRSA) Annual Meeting in Hawaii, February 1997.

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