Migration and the Labour Market in Asia: Recent Trends and Policies (International Migration

by OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

This report analyzes recent trends in migration movements and the policies governing them in Asia. The book reviews recent developments in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Tapei, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Statistics are presented concerning the inflow of foreign workers and their impact on the labor market, with an emphasis on the economic contribution immigrant workers make. Particular attention is given to human resource development and the mobility of skilled workers as they relate to economic globalization. There is no index. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

339 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

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