Migration can play a role in the post-pandemic reboot of global trade – column in Vox EU

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic rise in protectionism and restrictions around the world. In a VOX EU column, Magnus Lodefalk, Andreas Hatzigeorgiou and Carl Alm sheds light on the role migration can play in restoring globalisation in the wake of COVID-19. It draws upon evidence from macro-, sub-national, and micro-level research to demonstrate that migration has the potential to promote economic recovery through facilitating foreign trade, investment, and offshoring. The findings carry implications not only for physical migration, but also for whether or not recent technological advances may enable foreign-based online workers to promote globalisation.