1st Edition

Mexican Migration to the United States The Role of Migration Networks and Human Capital Accumulation

By Steven S. Zahniser Copyright 1999

    First Published in 1999. This book evaluates the influence of migration networks and human capital accumulation on Mexican migration to the United States. Because these two factors directly affect the costs and benefits of migration, they have a tremendous impact on Mexican migration. They shape its composition, determine its size, and regulate its pace.

    1. Introduction 2. Research Issues and Literature Review 3. Survey Methodology 4. Data Profile 5. A B asic Participation Model 6. The Duration of Migration Spells 7. The Rewards to U.S. Experience in the Mexican Labor Market 8. Conclusion

    Biography

    Steven S. Zahniser