Do migrants take the job of native workers? Literature review

Abstract

[eng] Migration could be defined as the movement from one place to another one, mainly due to economic or social reasons. Related to the effects and changes it has brought, a division of opinions splits politicians and individuals about how to face this process. In this work the controversial and current phenomenon of migration was studied taking into account the contributions provided in the past by important authors and experts of this issue. In order to know better about it a literature review was carried out having as base the information given in the A.F.Constant: Do migrants take the job of native workers?, whose Key References have been used here too, because of their relevance. Depending on each case study and its features, different conclusions can be drawn, what can bring confusion. Outcomes obtained from one experiment not necessarily work as general rule. The importance of these contributions lies on providing useful and valid information that could help in the construction of both well-grounded and efficient migration policies. In general terms, migration can provide interesting benefits to both “receiving” and ”giving” societies if the plan is the suitable one, focusing it as a set of opportunities rather than a set of damages.