Writing a new book in the field? Consider to publish with the Springer book series in “Population Economics” Editor-in-chief: K.F. Zimmermann with Series Editors: A. Cigno, E. Tekin, J. Zhang,  and A.J.G. Brown (Ed.) Covers pressing topics of our time, such as migration, p

by A. Constant and K.F. Zimmermann                     . Purpose: Introduce a new field and suggest a new research agenda. Findings: Diaspora economics is more than a new word for migration  economics. It opens a new strand to political economy. Diaspora is  perceived to be a well-def

by C. Giulietti, E. Rettore & S. Tonini             . Understanding the formation of trust at the individual level is a key  issue given the impact that it has been recognised to have on economic development. Theoretical work highlights the role of the transmission of  values such

by L. Mbaye & K.F. Zimmermann                            .   This paper reviews the effect of natural disasters on human mobility or  migration. Although there is an increase of natural disasters and  migration recently and more patterns to observe, the relationship  remains