Migrant Networks: Empirical Implications for the Italian Bilateral Trade |
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| Authors: | Marina Murat Barbara Pistoresi |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Economics , University of Modena and Reggio Emilia , Viale Berengario 51, 41100, Modena, Italy;2. RECent , University of Modena and Reggio Emilia , Viale Berengario 51, 41100, Modena, Italy marina.murat@unimore.it;4. RECent , University of Modena and Reggio Emilia , Viale Berengario 51, 41100, Modena, Italy |
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| Abstract: | A significant number of empirical studies, focusing on different countries, have found a positive link between migration and trade. This paper studies the relationship between emigration, immigration and trade using Italian data. The sample regards 51 foreign trading partners and spans from 1990 to 2005. The results suggest that networks of Italian emigrants in foreign countries boost bilateral trade. The effects of immigrants are weak on exports and negative on imports. Results do not change when cultural and institutional dissimilarities between countries are considered. |
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| Keywords: | International migration Italian bilateral trade |
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