In our research, we aim to improve our understanding of the causes of migration flows and their impact on labor markets, economic development, and inequality in countries of origin and destination. Why do people migrate? How do important structural trends, such as climate change and technological development, impact immigrant flows? How does migration affect the economic and social development of communities in origin and destination countries? What are the economic and social consequences of migrating for the migrants themselves? How do migration and integration policies impact these different dimensions?

We answer these questions by combining a rich set of data sources, state-of-the-art estimation techniques, and innovative mathematical models. Our models allow us to analyze important future trends, such as the impacts of climate change, automation, and AI on labor markets and migration. We tailor them with administrative and original survey data, allowing us to study the causes and consequences of migration both at national as well as international level.

Luxembourg’s economy relies on foreign workers, including resident immigrants as well as cross-border workers, who represent around half of the country’s workforce.  We support national stakeholders in monitoring and evaluating integration policies. In addition, we collaborate with international institutions, such as the United Nations and the World Bank, to develop and enhance tools to monitor and project immigrant flows.