Outputs (4)

A model of firm heterogeneity in factor intensities and international trade (2015)
Journal Article
Emami Namini, J., Facchini, G., & López, R. (2015). A model of firm heterogeneity in factor intensities and international trade. Canadian Journal of Economics / Revue Canadienne d'Économique, 48(4), 1456-1480. https://doi.org/10.1111/caje.12150

Empirical evidence suggests that exporters – besides being more productive – are significantly more skilled labor intensive than non–exporters. In a setting which captures both these features, we show that the firm selection induced by trade liberali... Read More about A model of firm heterogeneity in factor intensities and international trade.

Lobbying expenditures on migration: a descriptive analysis (2015)
Journal Article
Facchini, G., Mayda, A. M., & Mishra, P. (2015). Lobbying expenditures on migration: a descriptive analysis. CESifo Economic Studies, 61(3-4), https://doi.org/10.1093/cesifo/ifv003

In this paper we carry out a descriptive analysis of lobbying expenditures on migration in the US between 1998 and 2005. While PAC contributions and lobbying are in general positively correlated, our results suggest that this is not the case when it... Read More about Lobbying expenditures on migration: a descriptive analysis.

The political economy of migration enforcement: domestic versus border control (2015)
Journal Article
Facchini, G., & Testa, C. (2015). The political economy of migration enforcement: domestic versus border control. CESifo Economic Studies, 61(3-4), https://doi.org/10.1093/cesifo/ifv005

We study migration policy enforcement by an elected government. The policy-maker faces uncertainty on the supply of migrants, but has more information than the public on its preferences and the extent and effectiveness of its enforcement activities.... Read More about The political economy of migration enforcement: domestic versus border control.

Illegal immigration: policy perspectives and challenges (2015)
Journal Article
Casarico, A., Facchini, G., & Frattini, T. (2015). Illegal immigration: policy perspectives and challenges. CESifo Economic Studies, 61(3-4), https://doi.org/10.1093/cesifo/ifv004

The combination of increasing immigration pressures and restrictive policies imperfectly enforced by many destination countries has made illegal immigration widespread. This paper provides an overview of the mechanisms behind the formation of migrati... Read More about Illegal immigration: policy perspectives and challenges.