Cross-Border Labor Mobility

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The exploration of cross-border labor mobility spans from ancient slavery to modern migration, examining various forms such as African and Amerindian slaveries, indentured servitude, and guestworker programs. It focuses on the dynamics in the U.S., EU, and Gulf Region, analyzing the economic and political factors influencing these trends. The book addresses rising anti-immigrant sentiments and restrictive policies in developed nations while also identifying the powerful forces that are likely to drive future increases in labor mobility across borders.