Carlos Vargas-Silva

We are organising a webinar on 11 June at 13:00 CET where @CVar_Sil and @carrasco_ig from @MoreprojectEU will discuss public opinion data on return and readmission policies. We will also hear from projects @GapsReturns and @fair_return! Register here: moreproject-horizon.eu/public-opinion…

What is the latest on public opinion in relation to return and readmission policies across Europe? Join us on the 11th of June to find out. Details: moreproject-horizon.eu/public-opinion…

Want to learn about the tools we used to collect quantitative data related to irregular migration stocks and flows in the MIrreM project? You can now learn about it here: open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/5-176… @LalaineSiruno @DenisKierans @AlbertKraler

Join us at the MIrreM final conference: 📆 11 September 2025, 9 am – 2 pm 🌍 Brussels & online ℹ️ bit.ly/3GiuKKG We’ll discuss: How can we measure irregular migration? What are the policy responses to irregular migration? What is the impact of regularisation policies? 🧵

New research by Vittorio Bruni & @OlivierSterck reveals that aid cuts in refugee camps severely affect food intake, security, and welfare, while also disrupting nearby food and credit markets. voxdev.org/topic/institut…

The prolonged fight of Assamese women to establish their Indian citizenship, explained by @saha_abhi1990. scroll.in/article/108317…

📢 @ODID_QEH seeks applications for a full-time Departmental Lectureship in Development Studies with a fixed term of two years ⏰ Apply before 9 June buff.ly/pamx44W

🔎 Read @Naughtweek & @CVar_Sil on how host countries can improve job opportunities for refugees. buff.ly/ntH1wDA

1⃣ Adjustment periods linked to immigration 2⃣ Differences between migration policy preferences and voting choices 3⃣ The role of intergroup dynamics for electoral choices 🔗 Read the full article: f.mtr.cool/crgtqvyoln

Why do some voters concerned about the economy also support political parties with a restrictive agenda on migration? This is the question raised by @CVar_Sil in his essay for the #MMR2024. Three key factors are explored: ⬇️

🚨NEW on the Economics Observatory – Job opportunities for refugees: how can host countries help? By @Naughtweek & @CVar_Sil buff.ly/ntH1wDA

.@CGDev's Migration & Displacement Team are hiring a summer intern this year, to focus on legal labour migration. 8 weeks, paid, London based. Please apply! (Plus there are other cool internships in global health & climate finance!) …erforglobaldevelopment.applytojob.com/apply/Obth6APk…

JUST PUBLISHED – Job opportunities for refugees: how can host countries help? By @Naughtweek & @CVar_Sil buff.ly/ntH1wDA

Job opportunities for refugees: how can host countries help? Find our thoughts here: economicsobservatory.com/job-opportunit… @Naughtweek

Brand new data on visa holders' earnings: → Skilled worker visa holders earning median £56.6k → Big variation in earnings by industry: lowest in hospitality, highest in IT/finance → Family of British citizens/residents had median £20k, varying by nationality but not as much…

Our paper “Gender Attitudes, Inequality & Migration Decision-Making” now online. Conservative gender attitudes lower preference for migration among women. Perceived structural gender inequality increases expectations of migration for men. @SNMorgnstern onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ps…

Great to see new research being published with data from the #MIGNEX project!

❗️New publication - for everybody interested in gender inequality and migration 📖