ABSTRACT
International migration has an impact on individuals, households, economy, and society. Today, scholars argue, ‘migration is development’ (Sutherland 2013). However, labour economics and migration studies have often been neglected by mainstream social scientists and economists, mainly due to the lack of available data and the difficulty in collecting first-hand data because migration is not a regular event in an individual’s life cycle. In this context, international migration research requires large-scale surveys which consume huge time, effort and money. Above all, conducting such studies require vivid understanding of concepts, mathematical methods, sampling and clear knowledge of data analysis and interpretation of the collected data. Moreover, the different social and economic aspects of migration that could be explained with the available data should also be thought about. Migration is a multifaceted phenomenon which can be examined in many different contexts. Linking migration with several socio-economic factors also needs more exploration and reading. The book tries to make this task easier for researchers working in the field of international migration. It simply puts into a nutshell, all those tips that come handy to a researcher, especially freshers who intend to pursue their research on international migration globally.
