International migration in ecuador: causes, consequences and current situation

Authors

  • Lenin Paladines Paredes Universidad de Loja (UNL)

Keywords:

dollarization, migrants, remittances, return, socioeconomic

Abstract

This essay makes a theoretical approach to the phenomenon of migration in Ecuador, analyzing its causes chronologically, together with the socioeconomic problems caused by financial crises and dollarization. An analysis is also made of the profile of Ecuadorian migrants based on the activities carried out at their destinations, as well as the economic impact of remittances in the country. Finally, this article delves into the policies proposed by different governments in order to foster migrants´ return and into the current situation of migration in Ecuador.

Author Biography

Lenin Paladines Paredes, Universidad de Loja (UNL)

University teacher, Master in Education research, specialist on Linguistics and Literature Didactics, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona

Published

2018-11-15

How to Cite

Paladines Paredes, L. (2018). International migration in ecuador: causes, consequences and current situation. Journal of Research of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, (14), 73-98. Retrieved from //rihumso.unlam.edu.ar/index.php/humanidades/article/view/146

Issue

No. 14 (2018)

Section

Society and Culture

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