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Labor Economics

Economics of Migration

Explore why people migrate, who they are and the economic impacts on the receiving economies.

10h (5 days)

€675 - €1,175

Face to Face

English

Program date: June 30 - July 4

Early bird deadline: April 15, 2025

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Economics of Migration

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Summer school

Labor Economics

Economics of Migration

Over 220 million people live in a different country to the one they were born.

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of migration economics, covering theoretical, empirical, and practical aspects of the subject.

Teaching Faculty

This course uses economic analysis of human migration and its influences

The course is of interest for:

PhD and Master’s students in Economics (or other social sciences).
Researchers and professionals from public institutions and policy-oriented institutions.
Holders of undergraduate degrees in Economics (or other social sciences).

Understand what influences people to migrate and how this affects different countries' economies

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Analyze why individuals migrate and the factors influencing their decisions.
Understand theoretical models of migration, including the Roy model and its applications.
Investigate the effects of immigration on labor markets at both local and national levels.
Analyze how native workers, previous immigrants, and prospective migrants adjust to immigration inflows.
Develop skills to critically assess research methodologies and findings in migration economics.

Program Syllabus for Economics of Migration

Here is an outline of the topics that will be discussed during the course:

Part I: Migration Decisions

International migration decisions.
- Migration Decisions.
- Immigration Selection: The Roy Model.
- Empirical Evidence.
Structural estimation of models of internal migration.

Part II: Economic consequences of immigration

Wage effects of immigration.
- Effects on local labor markets.
- National level approaches.
Assimilation of immigrants.

Presentation Skills Workshops

Labor Economics Summer School includes a daily Presentation Skills Workshop (lunch provided).

This workshop teaches academic presentation techniques and offers a call for papers.

Submit your paper to summerschool@bse.eu by May 30 with “Labor presentation skills workshop” in the subject line.

A certificate will be awarded to those who present a paper.

List of References

Participants may wish to read the following book before the start of the course:

Books

Borjas, George J., Immigration Economics, Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2014.

Other references and surveys are available on request.

Why join our Summer School?

All BSE Summer courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs. Join us to:

1

Network with like-minded peers.

2

Study in vibrant Barcelona.

3

Learn from world-renowned faculty.

Admissions and requirements

Please make sure you are eligible to apply before submitting your application.

Program date: June 30 - July 4

Early bird deadline: April 15, 2025

Requirements

A strong background in Economics or a field closely related to the course topic (Statistics, Law, etc.).
Postgraduate degree or current Master’s/PhD studies related to the course topic.
Relevant professional experience.

Admissions Requirements for Economics of Migration

Undergraduate degree in Economics or Social Sciences.

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Schedule

Here is your schedule for this edition of BSE Labor Economics Summer School, Economics of Migration course

Time

15:00 - 17:00

Lecture

13:45 - 14:45

Presentation Workshop* (Lunch included) | *This session only takes place if enough papers are submitted

Credit transfers (ECTS)

To be eligible for credit transfer, students must complete a final project.

Students will deliver a short summary of a paper one week after the summer school finishes. It will consist in a critical summary of a published paper, around 3-4 pages, 1.5 spaced, font size 11. The critical summary will need to follow these guidelines: expose what are the main ideas of the paper, how they are addressed, strength and weakness of the paper, methodological approach, theoretical or empirical background, and suggestions for improvements).

Consult the Summer School Admissions page for more information about this option.

Certificate of Attendance

Participants not interested in credit transfer will instead receive a Certificate of Attendance free of charge. These Participants will not be graded or assessed during the course.

Fees for 2025

Multiple course discounts are available, see more information about available discounts. Fees for courses in other Summer School programs may vary.

Course

Wage Determination

Gender Economics

Economics of Migration

Modality

Face to Face

Total Hours

10

ECTS

1

Regular Fee

1,175€

Reduced Fee*

675€

FAQ’s

Still have questions? Check out our FAQ section

Is accommodation included in the course fee?

Unfortunately, accommodation is not included in the course fee. Participants are responsible for finding accommodation.

Are the sessions recorded?

Sessions will be recorded and videos will be available for a month once the course has finished.

How much does each Summer School course cost?

Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Summer School courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email.