#2016-042 Diaspora economics: New perspectives
Amelie Constant & Klaus F. Zimmermann
Purpose: Introduce a new field and suggest a new research agenda
Findings: Diaspora economics is more than a new word for migration
economics. It opens a new strand to political economy. Diaspora is
perceived to be a well-defined group of migrants and their offspring
with a joined cultural identity and ongoing identification with the
country or culture of origin. This implies the potential to undermine
the nation-state. Diasporas can shape policies in the host countries.
Design/methodology/approach: Combine ethnicity, migration and
international relations into a new thinking. Provide a typology of
diaspora and a thorough evaluation of its role and the roles of the home
and host countries.
Originality/Value: Provide a new understanding of global human
relations.
Keywords: Diaspora economics, ethnicity, migration, nation-state
JEL Classification: F22, F24, F66, F68, J61
