British Jobs for British Workers? Understanding Demand for Migrant Workers in a Recession

The recent economic downturn has amplified public debate over immigration. What does the global recession mean for international migration? Do migration flows increase or decrease? Do migrants stay put or return to their countries of origin? What should be the policy response to changes? What happens to remittances and investments? Are non-citizens differentially affected by recession? It is difficult to answer such questions when recovery is by no means sustained, and labor markets are still in the doldrums.