Turkish Labour Migration to Germany: Impact on Both Economies

In: Middle Eastern studies, Band 12, Heft 1, S. 45-72

Abstract

Examined are two hypotheses regarding Turkish labor immigration in Germany: the first hypothesis suggests that it is economically advantageous for Germany to employ workers from Turkey & other foreign countries; the second assumes that labor emigration benefits Turkey. Results indicate the possibility of Germany's gross national product (GNP) increasing, but that the per capita GNP will not increase; nor will stabilization of wages & prices & full employment occur. Turkey's economic advantages resulting from labor emigration are predicted not to have a permanent effect on its economic development. D. Abrahams.