Ins and Outs: Examining the correlation between bilateral FDI and migration between Europe and the Middle East

• In Event: Standing ePanel: Foreign Aid and Direct Investment

Brief Overview

FDI should have an affect on incentives to migrate, but no correlation between FDI and migration in Europe and the Middle East is observed. FDI does not appear to act as an opening of trade nor does it incentivize people to stay in their country.

Author

• Liv Ade, Wheaton College (IL)