International migration and schooling in the Eastern Caribbean
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1992
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This paper examines the relationship between schooling and migration for the population of the Eastern Caribbean. It attempts to shed light on the two-sided role of education in these micro states--small autonomous nations with unique challenges of development associated with their size and limited natural resources. On the one hand, schooling is a vital ingredient for future development, while on the other hand, it facilitates emigration, particularly for individuals who have completed more advanced study