CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2012
| Author | Khlystun, Aleksei Yuryevich |
|---|---|
| Title | Immigration policy as a tool for stabilizing demographic crisis in the Russian Federation |
| Summary | This thesis investigates importance of an effective immigration policy for stabilizing the demographic crisis in the Russian Federation. In last 20 years economic slowdown, the worsening political and social situation and uncertainty about the future pushed the country toward a natural population decline of 5.3 million people. In such conditions, international migration helped to compensate almost 40% of the population decline, supplying the economy with necessary labor. Using empirical analysis, comparison and generalization statistical data and normative information is analyzed to evaluate attractiveness of Russia as a destination country. In addition, in depth analysis of enforced immigration policies is conducted to identify their flaws and propose some policy recommendations. It will be shown that economic reasons and common history are the main factors behind Russian attractiveness for immigrants. To address immigration issue the Russian government had to develop immigration policy from the scratch; however, lack of expertise and wrong assessment of the capabilities resulted in its inefficiency. The following recommendations for immigration policy improvements are proposed: strengthen the approach to attracting ethnic Russians, adjust the existing quota system, develop a mechanism for qualified immigrants’ selections, and introduce integration programs. These changes should ensure an adequate inflow of immigrants necessary to offset population decline and promote economic growth. |
| Supervisor | Lieli, Robert |
| Department | Economics MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2012/khlystun_aleksei.pdf |
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