Graziella Bertocchi|Chiara Strozzi
International migration and the role of institutions
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia|University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
study determinants international migration special attention role institutional factors economic demographic fundamentals evaluate impact political institutions institutions specifically targeted attracting migrants dataset 19th century migration find economic demographic differentials play major role quality institutions also matter produce evidence political migration institutions represent significant factors attraction even controlling potential endogeneity set instruments exploiting colonial history institutions inherited past