Бакалавриат 2026/2027

Экономика иммиграции

Статус: Курс по выбору (Экономика)

Кто читает: Департамент прикладной экономики

Где читается: Факультет экономических наук

Когда читается: 3-й курс, 3 модуль

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 40

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Immigration Economics. It’s an applied course that is designed to develop skills to use economic models and produce economic research in the topic of Immigration. This course helps to understand why individuals migrate, how immigrants integrate in the economies, how immigration af- fects wages, employment, productivity, innovation, inequality and economic growth. This course combines economic theory, empirical analysis, and research practice. The central objective is to develop research skills. This course is a good follow-up for Intermediate Microeconomics and Introductory Econometrics.

Learning Objectives

• Introduce major theoretical models of migration. Practice evaluating economic models and their assumptions. Introduce identification strategies for empirical research in Immigration Economic. Develop critical thinking skills regarding economic research. Develop presentation skills in English.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain major theoretical models of migration and immigrant assimilation
• Students will be able to evaluate how assumptions affect model predictions
• Students will be able to understand and compare identification strategies in Immigration Economics
• Students will be able to critically assess empirical strategies, research design, and causal claims in economic research
• Students will be able to replicate published empirical findings
• Students will be able to communicate original empirical research in English

Course Contents

• Why Immigration Matters. Migrant Selection. Assimilation and Cohort Quality
• International Migration Flows. Immigration and Local Labor Markets. Immigration and Native Workers
• The National Labor Market Approach. Why Economists Disagree. Task Specialization and Adjustment
• Immigration, Productivity, and Innovation. Immigration Policy and Public Opinion

Assessment Elements

• Problem set
  Problem sets
• Midterm exam
  Midterm exam
• Presentation
  Presentations are based on the published papers. Clearly explains the main research question. Explains why the question matters and what the paper contributes. Clearly explains the main economic mechanism or theoretical intuition. Explains the data, sample, and key variables. Clearly explains how the authors identify or estimate the effect of interest. Selects and accurately explains the main results and their economic meaning. Demonstrates command of the paper rather than simply repeating material from it. Presents the material in a clear, logical order, prioritizes important information, and stays within the time limit
• Exam
  Research projects are original research by students. Formulates a clear, focused, and economically meaningful research question related to immigration. Explains why the question matters and how the project relates to the existing literature. Uses economic theory or intuition to motivate hypotheses and interpret the analysis. Uses appropriate data and clearly explains the sample, variables, and relevant data limitations. Chooses an appropriate empirical approach and clearly explains the identification strategy and assumptions. Demonstrates competence in working with the data and econometric methods. Presents the main results clearly and interprets their economic meaning rather than only reporting coefficients and statistical significance. Robustness and limitations: Examines the credibility of the results and discusses important limitations, alternative explanations, or robustness checks. Writing and presentation: Produces a well-organized and readable research paper in English, with clear tables and figures and appropriate citations. Demonstrates independent judgment in making research decisions and shows understanding of the project beyond mechanically applying methods.

Interim Assessment

• 2026/2027 3rd module
  0.25 * Midterm exam + 0.2 * Problem set + 0.4 * Exam + 0.15 * Presentation

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Borjas, G. J. (2005). Immigration and the effects on the U.S. labor market (1960-2000) [electronic resource] / George J. Borjas. [Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of labor, Employment and Training Administration, 2005. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsgpr&AN=edsgpr.ocn557522560

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• The economics of international migration, Peri, G., 2016

Authors

• Kukaev Ilia Sergeevich