Migration
A Refugee shelter in my neighborhood!? Depends. Who, exactly, is inside? by Carlos BritoNew!!
Migration has become one of the main issues in elections worldwide and is often cited as one of the key drivers behind the rise of far-right populist candidates. In fact, an extensive literature has documented the causal impact of migration inflows on locals’ growing support for such political platforms across multiple settings. Yet, there is […]
The Wind and the Loot: Effect of Hurricanes on Crimes in the US by Anupam GhoshNew!!
John Heywood was surely not thinking about hurricanes when he coined the phrase “the more, the merrier”—and for good reason. Over the past four decades (1980–2020), 78 hurricanes have made landfall in the continental U.S., and there’s been nothing merry about them. They have caused an estimated $1.3 trillion in normalized economic damages, equivalent to […]
Are We Overstating Social Mobility in Africa? What Household Data Are Quietly Getting Wrong? and Why Place and Schooling Policies Matter by Jesugnon Ezechias Djima
Across West Africa, a powerful belief persists: “I may be born poor, but I will not die poor.” This optimism reflects a deep faith in education, migration, and hard work as ladders to a better life. But what if the data we use to measure social mobility are quietly exaggerating and how often do those […]
When disaster strikes: Migration responses to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal by Shailee Manandhar
In April 2015, Nepal was struck by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, one of the most devastating natural disasters in the country’s recent history. The earthquake induced landslides and floods, claiming around 8,500 lives, and injuring around 22,000 people. It caused widespread disruption to housing, livelihoods, and overall economic stability, bringing much of the country to […]
Jobs and Development Conference 2026
Hong Kong, China October 9-10, 2026 Global Conference on Jobs and Development Travel Grants for African Scholars Available Submission Deadline: 20 March 2026 Conference Overview Global Jobs and Development Conference (#Jobs&Dev) bringing together academics and policymakers to discuss jobs, development, and effective policies for low- and middle-income countries. Conference: Jobs and Development Conference (#Jobs&Dev) 2026 […]
RIDGE Economics Workshops 2026: Call for Papers
May 19-20, 2026 | Barbados Submission Deadline: Across January Multiple Concurrent Workshops Workshop Overview Workshop: Multiple Concurrent Workshops Location: University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados Dates: May 19-20, 2026 Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026 Decision Date: February 16, 2026 Format: In-person Contact: secretariat@ridge.org.uy RIDGE Forum The workshops will be on: How to Apply […]
Canadian Public Policy: Special Issue on Foreign Qualification Recognition
Call for Papers | Deadline: July 15, 2026 Anticipated Publication: 2027 Overview Special issue examining 20 years of foreign qualification recognition (FQR) policy in Canada Canada is marking the 20th anniversary of Ontario's Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act (2006). This special issue reflects on how FQR systems have changed and how […]
Rethinking Complex Migration: Flows, Frames, and Futures
April 15-17, 2026 | Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada Overview International conference examining evolving patterns and complexity of global migration. Location: Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada Format: In-person Event Type: Annual CERC Migration and Integration program + Inaugural Global Migration Institute conference Conference Focus Complex Migration Dynamics: Methodologies: Key Themes Opening Roundtable: Canada's Migration Crossroads (April […]