Literature DB >> 12280257

Migration, remittances and development: a study of Caribbean cane cutters in Florida.

C H Wood.   

Abstract

The results of a 1981 survey of 302 Caribbean sugarcane cutters who were temporary immigrants in Florida are presented. The focus is on remittances to the islands of origin. The results provide "no evidence that seasonal stateside employment expands agricultural output, or enhances the productive capacity of small farmers in the Caribbean." excerpt

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Keywords:  Agricultural Development; Americas; Caribbean; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Economic Development; Economic Factors; Financial Activities; Florida; Human Resources; International Migration; Labor Force; Migrant Workers; Migrants; Migration; North America; Northern America; Population; Population Dynamics; Productivity; Research Report; Rural Development; Temporary Migration; United States

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Year:  1985        PMID: 12280257

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Int Migr Rev        ISSN: 0197-9183


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1.  Remittance Activity among Brazilians in the US and Canada.

Authors:  Franklin Goza; Igor Ryabov
Journal:  Int Migr       Date:  2010-01-15
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