Government ideology and international migration*
研究了1990-2016年OECD国家间政府意识形态差异对移民流向的影响，发现目的地政府相对来源国政府更左翼时，移民流入增加，尤其在欧洲经济区国家间。
Abstract We provide the first empirical evidence that government ideology affects the choice of migration destinations. As ruling political parties differ in their discourse, policies, and positions on migration, the ideology differential between the host and home country governments can shape the relative generosity of the welfare system, the degree of tolerance towards out‐groups, and the restrictiveness of migration policies, all acting as important drivers of international migration. Using data on bilateral migration and government ideology for OECD countries between 1990 and 2016, we show that migration flows increase when the government at the destination becomes more left‐wing relative to the government at the origin, particularly when both countries are members of the European Economic Area.