La primera fase de la globalización, desde aproximadamente 1870 hasta 1913, vino acompañada de grandes flujos migratorios desde Europa a los países del Nuevo Mundo. En contraste, en la segunda fase de la globalización de fines del siglo XX la migración internacional enfrenta, principalmente...

"The international mobility of people and elites is a main feature of the global economy of today and yesterday. Immigration augments the labor force in receiving countries and provides many of the bodies and minds that are essential to any vibrant economy. Talented people are critical to the...

Global capitalism, vintage 21st century, is less friendly to the international migration of unskilled people than were previous waves of globalization (such as that of the late 19th century). A freer regime for international migration could help to reduce global economic inequality, improve the...

Many immigrant destination countries face considerable pressure to change their immigration policies. One of the most innovative policies is auctioning the right to immigrate or to hire a foreign worker to the highest bidders. Visa auctions would be more efficient than current ways of allocating...