Exposure to less restrictive reproductive health policies via international migration leads to lower fertility in origin communities through the diffusion of new knowledge, preferences, and behaviour.

The migration of high-skilled workers, sometimes referred to as 'brain drain', is usually seen as negative for origin countries. New research suggests this is an incomplete story—highlighting the channels through which emigration can benefit these countries: the 'brain gains'.

Income increases for international migrants from the Philippines fostered economic development and investments in education in migrant-origin communities.

Opportunities for nurses to migrate abroad can increase the supply of educated nurses at home

Asset transfers can expand household-based economic activity, but can also draw more children into the labour force when other labour is unavailable