title: The migration transition in Asia.
abstract: "This theoretical discussion of the migration transition in Asia develops a framework to understand the turning point from labor exporter to labor importer experienced by the Asian NIES [newly industrialized economies] (Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan).  The author concludes that the NIEs' demand for labor curve shifted rapidly, primarily due to export-led growth of a labor-intensive character.  Because these economies are well integrated, improvements in labor market conditions in individual sectors are transmitted to all workers, discouraging emigration."
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Fields
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D002681:China; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005202:Asia, Eastern; D006280:Health Workforce; D006723:Hong Kong; D007723:Korea; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012846:Singapore; D013624:Taiwan; D014171:Transients and Migrants
keywords: Asia; China; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Eastern Asia; Economic Development; Economic Factors; Hong Kong; Human Resources; International Migration--determinants; Korea; Korea, Republic Of; Labor Migration; Manpower Needs; Migration; Population; Population Dynamics; Singapore; Southeastern Asia; Taiwan