The number of people who migrate in search of work opportunities to improve their livelihoods is on the rise worldwide (ILO, 2017, ILO, 2015). At the same time, migrant workers have also been vital in responding to international labour market demands (ILO, 2015). However, migrant workers often encounter several challenges and difficulties in their country of destination, which are associated with costs and increased vulnerability. These challenges may not only include economic costs, but also health, social, and legal costs (Martin, 2010, Basaran and Guild, 2018).
Economic costs of migration Migrant workers experience several economic costs, which are related to access to information and documents, health checks, and fees (Martin, 2010). Such economic costs are even more...
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