The effects of international labor migration on the labor market

The increasing international migration movements with the effect of globalization progress have been taking place in different types, reasons and results for individuals and societies. . The fact that most of the international migrations are done for economic reasons, rises the importance of international labor migrations. In recent years, international labor migration which has gained intensity depending on many factors results in economic, social and political effects on the countries that are a side of international labor migrations. Because individuals aren't able to find the opportunity to work in their countries or being employed under bad working conditions, result in international labor migration. Labor migration can cause positive and negative effects on both main and target countries economies. As a result of international migrations, while unemployment rate decreases with a decline in population, wage levels can increase in the source country. Besides, foreign currency inflow to the country can be achieved thanks to the remittances. While the economic growth increases with growing population in source country, wage levels can drop with the decrasing need for labor. On the other hand, growing population in these countries can cause squattering and cultural compliance problem. This study both defines the meaning of international migration concept and reviews the global regulations and politics of international labor migration. In addition, labor markets of international labor migrations are investigated in terms of the effects on general economy and Turkey in consideration of the studies and data in literature. Keywords: Migration, International Migration, International Labor Migration, Labour Market