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Central and East European Migrants' Contributions to Social Protection

Prior to the first EU 'eastward enlargement' in 2004, many economists warned of the impact of East-West migration on the sustainability of social protection schemes in Western Europe. Very critical voices came from Germany, which restricted access to its labour market for as long as possible under EU legislation. Other countries such as Ireland opened their borders to Central and Eastern European migrants from day one of accession. A decade later, the critical voices remain silent. Central and East European Migrants' Contributions to Social Protection explains how misperceptions of East-West migration and of the impact of EU legislation contributed to an over-estimation of the impact of migration on social protection. Through case studies of Germany, Ireland, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, Maatsch shows the mechanisms at work and the amplitude of effects.

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Central and East European Migrants' Contributions to Social Protection

Prior to the first EU 'eastward enlargement' in 2004, many economists warned of the impact of East-West migration on the sustainability of social protection schemes in Western Europe. Very critical voices came from Germany, which restricted access to its labour market for as long as possible under EU legislation. Other countries such as Ireland opened their borders to Central and Eastern European migrants from day one of accession. A decade later, the critical voices remain silent. Central and East European Migrants' Contributions to Social Protection explains how misperceptions of East-West migration and of the impact of EU legislation contributed to an over-estimation of the impact of migration on social protection. Through case studies of Germany, Ireland, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, Maatsch shows the mechanisms at work and the amplitude of effects.

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Central and East European Migrants' Contributions to Social Protection

Central and East European Migrants' Contributions to Social Protection

by Rapha Lobosco
Central and East European Migrants' Contributions to Social Protection

Central and East European Migrants' Contributions to Social Protection

by Rapha Lobosco

Overview

Prior to the first EU 'eastward enlargement' in 2004, many economists warned of the impact of East-West migration on the sustainability of social protection schemes in Western Europe. Very critical voices came from Germany, which restricted access to its labour market for as long as possible under EU legislation. Other countries such as Ireland opened their borders to Central and Eastern European migrants from day one of accession. A decade later, the critical voices remain silent. Central and East European Migrants' Contributions to Social Protection explains how misperceptions of East-West migration and of the impact of EU legislation contributed to an over-estimation of the impact of migration on social protection. Through case studies of Germany, Ireland, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, Maatsch shows the mechanisms at work and the amplitude of effects.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780230355255
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date: 12/15/2012
Series: Studies in Economic Transition Series
Edition description: 2013
Pages: 231
Product dimensions: 5.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

SÖNKE MAATSCH studied economics and political science at the University of Bremen, the New School University, New York, and the Lille University of Science and Technology. He defended his PhD in economics in 2010 and holds a bachelor's degree in political science. He has participated in numerous research projects on European integration including the EU-funded project "Reconstituting Democracy in Europe," and has taught at the University of Bremen.

Table of Contents

Introduction Who Migrates? Theory, Lessons from the Past, and the Latest Data Are Welfare States Endangered by Migration? The perspective of economic theory A Model of EU Eastward Enlargement EU Social Legislation and National Social Policies Latest Data: What do we know about the 'New Migration'? National Social Policies in the Light of the Eastern Enlargement Conclusions
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