Cookies?
Library Header Image
LSE Research Online LSE Library Services

The decline in UK immigration is exaggerated and signals a broader crisis in society and the economy

de Haas, Hein (2013) The decline in UK immigration is exaggerated and signals a broader crisis in society and the economy. LSE European Politics and Policy (EUROPP) Blog (29 Jun 2013). Website.

[img]
Preview
PDF
Download (84kB) | Preview

Abstract

Hein de Haas examines what is behind the decrease in immigration to the UK and finds that politicians have overstated the impact they have had. A large part of it may be explained by reasons other than the government’s tough rules, such as the poor performance of the UK’s economy, wage levels, and labour demand. Student migration, which explains most of the drop, can also be caused by other factors such as high tuition fees and growing competition from foreign universities. He argues that immigration is a bellwether phenomenon that reflects the more general state of society and the economy.

Item Type: Online resource (Website)
Official URL: http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/
Additional Information: © 2013 The Author(s)
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe)
J Political Science > JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration
Date Deposited: 05 Apr 2017 10:54
Last Modified: 15 Sep 2023 19:02
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/72553

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item

Downloads

Downloads per month over past year

View more statistics