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International migration in the periods of transition and crisis: the case of Latvia
Международная миграция в переходные и кризисные периоды на примере Латвии
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Abstract
Migration processes are amongst the most relevant issues in the geography of the Baltic States. The authors analyse the changes in migration patterns from the early 1990s until today. The focus of the study is the recent trends of migratory movements in the case of Latvia. Due to the country's econo... view more
Migration processes are amongst the most relevant issues in the geography of the Baltic States. The authors analyse the changes in migration patterns from the early 1990s until today. The focus of the study is the recent trends of migratory movements in the case of Latvia. Due to the country's economic recession, migration has accelerated in the recent years. Empirical results show the response of the migration system to the changing internal factors and external influences in the times of transition and global crisis. Long-term emigration exacerbates the problem of demographic change in Latvia.... view less
Keywords
Latvia; demographic situation; transition; economic crisis; migration; joining the European Union; recession
Classification
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Document language
English
Publication Year
2014
Page/Pages
p. 75-84
Journal
Baltic Region (2014) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2014-2-6
ISSN
2079-8555
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed