The Relationship between Conflict and Migration: A Cross-Country Analysis.

Authors: Samra Qamar, Iftikhar Khan

Abstract

Migration related to conflict is gathering the attention of researchers, as conflict exerts sever consequences on the migration on both the host and home countries. The study on conflict and economic growth and migration impacts on growth has been studied extensively. However, research on conflict-related migration is ongoing. So, in this study, we investigate the relationship between conflict and migration. We also incorporated the supporting variables that contribute to this movement such employment, education, inflation, political stability, and GDP per capita. The research utilizes the panel dataset of 50 countries from 1991–2019. Econometric techniques suitable for panel data estimate are applied to extract the results, such as CD test, Random effects, Generalized least Square Model and Granger Causality test. The results demonstrate a significant positive link between conflict and migration as well as for the control variables such as employment, education, while the inflation and political stability have significant negative relation with the migration at 1% and 5% respectively. Similarly imagining that peaceful or developed nations experienced less conflicts causes migration in the context to less developed nations. Thus, demanding the creation of effective mechanisms by policymakers to counteract the regressive consequences of hostilities on both host and native nations.