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Movements to some purpose? — an exploration of international retirement migration in the European Union
Author(s)	Peter Dwyer
Journal title	Education and Ageing, vol 15, no 3, 2000
Pages	pp 353-378
Keywords	Migration ; Retired persons ; European Union ; Qualitative Studies ; Europe.
Annotation	Drawing on a set of 210 qualitative interviews conducted in six European countries (Greece, Sweden, Italy, Portugal, the UK and Ireland), this article explores the dynamics of international retirement migration (IRM) in relation to European Union (EU) nationals within Europe. The extent of such migration is considered briefly. The main body of the article provides a more detailed exploration of the motivational factors that influence retired EU migrants' decisions to relocate. Using qualitative data, some important factors that precipitate movement are considered. Specific attention is given to the impact that concerns about access to welfare - particularly health, care and pensions systems - may have on older citizens' movement within Europe. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-010209204 A
Classmark	TN: BB6: WFC: 3DP: 74
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