This paper studies how migration from a poor to a rich country affects key economic beliefs, preference parameters, and transnational household decision-making efficiency. The setting is the migration of Tongans to New Zealand through a migration lottery program. In a 10-year follow-up survey of individuals applying for this program, the study elicited risk and time preferences and pro-market beliefs. It also linked migrants and potential migrants...
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2016/10/03
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Document de travail de recherche sur les politiques
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WPS7848
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2016/10/03
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Disclosed
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The long-term impact of international migration on economic decision-making : evidence from a migration lottery and lab-in-the-field experiments
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Finance & Private Sector Development