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Main Debates

  • Is there a human right of freedom to move to another country?
  • Is migration an asset to, or a burden for, sending and receiving states?
  • What is the relationship between past movements and present migration policies?

Main Points

  • Unlimited exit v. limited entry rights
  • Trade-offs between regular and irregular routes
  • Migration as a pervasive feature of the human experience