Abstract
![CDATA[This research examines the impacts of domestic and overseas remittances on household behaviour for the case of Viet Nam. Employing the ordinary least square (OLS) regression and logistic regression models and utilizing the large-scale and nationally-representative household income and expenditure survey with the technical assistance of the World Bank and United Nations Development Program, this study contributes to the ongoing discussion about the link between remittances and household behaviour. The results suggest that households in receipt of remittances spend less at the margin on key consumption normal goods. We also find that overseas remittances are associated with increased investment in education, which generates augmented human capital and has a future social return. Finally, households in receipt of overseas remittances, especially those residing in urban areas, are more likely to channel funding towards productive business investment and capital gains in comparison with those without remittances.]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings 2016 International Conference on Asia-Pacific Economic & Financial Development: Asian Financial Markets, July 24-26, 2016, University of Economics HCMC, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Publisher | Wiley |
Pages | 36-36 |
Number of pages | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 9786049223617 |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | International Conference on Asia-Pacific Economic and Financial Development - Duration: 24 Jul 2016 → … |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Asia-Pacific Economic and Financial Development |
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Period | 24/07/16 → … |
Keywords
- emigrant remittances
- Vietnam