Collected Papers van de Koninklijke Nederlandse Vereniging voor Internationaal Recht - nr 151 - Migration? It’s the economy stupid! - The Missing Link in the Migration Law Debate

In this paper (‘Preadvies’) from the Royal Netherlands Society of International Law (Koninklijke Nederlandse Vereniging voor Internationaal Recht – KNVIR), Carolus Grütters and Karen Geertsema examine the gaps in migration law, addressing key terminological issues that often blur migration debates. The book clarifies core concepts such as the definition and types of migration, while also analysing the patchwork of agreements, from bilateral treaties to global compacts that influence migration law. Using the "migration trilemma", the authors explore how migration law navigates the conflicting demands of human rights, state sovereignty, and economic factors. 

This book bridges the gap between academic and political discussions on migration, challenging narratives and highlighting the importance of integrating the economy into the migration law debate.

The Collected Papers of the KNVIR are published annually and appear in the KNVIR Preadviezen Series

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