Tim Müller
@timmueller.bsky.social
Data analyst and social scientist (sociology, social psychology, quantitative methods) interested in applied quantitative research in the field of integration and migration.
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Happy to share that this article is now published (after a long time)! It’s often claimed that welfare generosity attracts immigration. But looking at flows between 160 countries, I found little support. Other factors like GDP or democracy matter more. academic.oup.com/sf/advance-a...
Evidence for the welfare magnet hypothesis? A global examination using exponential random graph models
Abstract. The welfare magnet hypothesis states that welfare generosity in destination countries is a migration pull factor. However, supporting evidence is
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April 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Happy to share that this article is now published (after a long time)! It’s often claimed that welfare generosity attracts immigration. But looking at flows between 160 countries, I found little support. Other factors like GDP or democracy matter more. academic.oup.com/sf/advance-a...