D2.2: Work Package 2 contribution to D9.5
Czaika, Mathias; University for Continuing Education Krems (UWK), GU, Jiancheng; University for Continuing Education Krems (UWK), Kraler, Albert; University for Continuing Education Krems (UWK), and RÖssl, Lydia; University for Continuing Education Krems (UWK).
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Introduction
This paper explores how different migration policies, like return and regularization policies, influence people’s decisions to migrate. It looks at how these policies impact where migrants choose to go and whether they continue to move to other places. The study reviews real-world examples and uses various methods, such as surveys and economic models, to understand these effects. A key focus is on the “pull effects” of migration, which occur when policies make certain countries more attractive by not strictly enforcing returns. The paper also discusses the political conversations surrounding these policies and their broader symbolic meanings. It uses theories from economics and social networks to explain how these policies affect migration. The conclusion offers insights for improving migration policies, points out gaps in current research, and suggests future directions, highlighting the importance of understanding how these policies shape migration patterns.