Handbook of the International Political Economy of Migration

This Handbook discusses theoretical approaches to migration studies in general, as well as confronting various issues in international migration from a distinctive and unique international political economy perspective. With a focus on the relation between Globalisation and migration, the IPE theories of migration are systematically addressed.Original, new contributions from leading migration scholars offer a complete overview of international migration. They examine migration as part of a global political economy whilst addressing the theoretical debates relating to the capacity of the state to control international migration and the so called 'policy gap' or 'gap hypothesis' between migration policies and their outcomes. An examination of the relationship between regional integration and migration, with examples from Europe, North America, Middle East and North Africa, and the South-East Asia-Pacific region, are also included.Aimed at political scientists and political economists with an interest in Globalization and EU policymaking this collection will be accessible to students, academic and policymakers alike.