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Migration and remittances: a Tongan village perspective

Pacific viewpoint • 32 (1) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 1-23

By: James, Kerry.

Abstract
This is a case study of migration from a Tongan village. James examines the migration history and transnational relationships between kin, which are components of the so-called MIRAB economy. The acronym referes to Pacific Island microeconomies that depend on migration, remittances, aid, and government spending (bureaucracy.) James focuses on remittances and fosterage, and the relationship between the two.
Subjects
External migration
Administration
Foreign exchange
Residence
Household
culture
Tongans
HRAF PubDate
2006
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Polynesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2004
Field Date
1983-1985
Coverage Date
1982-1989
Coverage Place
'Falahola,' Vava'u region, Tonga
Notes
K. E. James
Includes bibliographical references (p. 22-23)
LCCN
64053119
LCSH
Tongans