By: Melissa Siegel
This video compares viewpoints and more specifically research and evidence on how migration can and does affects welfare systems in both destination and origin countries. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Origin Country Perspective 2:18 Destination Country Perspective 4:56 Conclusion * Thank you to Kevin O’Dell for helpful assistance with this video
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Melissa Siegel is a Professor of Migration Studies and Head of Migration Studies at the Maastricht Graduate School of Governance and UNU-MERIT.
