Motivation of Remittance Senders: Evidence from Eritrean Immigrants in Germany
Date Issued
2009-07
Author(s)
Abstract
Despite the fact that household income in Eritrea is augmented by workers remit-
tances from abroad, no empirical study has been done on the motives for remittances.
This paper explores the motives of Eritrean immigrants in Germany for sending remit-
tances using household survey data. Evidence presented here largely supports the al-
truistic remittance behavior. A significant proportion of remittances are sent to help
close family members; however, there is also some empirical evidence regarding the
self-interest motive for remittances.
tances from abroad, no empirical study has been done on the motives for remittances.
This paper explores the motives of Eritrean immigrants in Germany for sending remit-
tances using household survey data. Evidence presented here largely supports the al-
truistic remittance behavior. A significant proportion of remittances are sent to help
close family members; however, there is also some empirical evidence regarding the
self-interest motive for remittances.
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Institution
Type
report
Band
116
Secondary publication
No
License
Alle Rechte vorbehalten
Language
English
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