Graduation Semester and Year
2018
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Public Policy
Department
Urban and Public Affairs
First Advisor
Barbara Becker
Second Advisor
Ardeshir Anjomani
Abstract
Refugee numbers are increasing around the world due to political instability. Host countries are encountering several issues such as socioeconomic challenges as a result of refugees. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the effects of the economic impact of refugees. The Middle East region has taken in a high number of these refugees, especially Jordan. This empirical research studies the impact for countries receiving refugees to help policy makers effectively regulate and deal with this challenge. This study analyzes the impact of refugees on the economy using Jordan as a case study. However, this research can be applied to other countries/ regions that are receiving a large influx of refugees such as Europe. Panel Data Analysis is used in this study to explore the impact of refugees on the economy. In addition, different governorates, with different Syrian camps, is analyzed throughout the same periods (2010-2016) to provide evidence and solutions to mitigate the negative impact in the host country.
Keywords
Syrian refugees camps, Economic impact employment, Middle East
Disciplines
Public Affairs | Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration | Social and Behavioral Sciences
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Alfayez, Zaid Ghaleb-Sharari-Al-Bakhit, "THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF REFUGEES ON A HOST COUNTRY" (2018). Public Affairs Dissertations. 174.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/publicaffairs_dissertations/174
Comments
Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington