Exodus: How Migration Is Changing Our World Paperback – 1 May 2015

Brilliant job of juggling a hand grenade. Only a man of Collier’s impeccable character could survive describing such hard truths about open borders and mass migration. It takes courage to deal with this subject. Fortunately, it is written in a compassionate and accessible manner. Top scholar.

Lots of interesting and well thought out threads in this book, generally followed through to sensible conclusions.But the author seems to be under a taboo regarding population pressures as the major underlying generator of migrants. Hardly a word on it. Given the hugely unsustainable birth rates in countries from which migrants are, and until remedied will remain, in constant flow, unfortunately this missing chunk of the story relegates the book to a short term tactical guide rather than one having long term strategic vision.

A thorough bipartisan assessment of this contentious issue, with a few clear standout messages on the problem and what can be done about it. Heavy but essential reading.

An excellent economic analysis of the impact of migration on sending and receiving communities and on the migrants themselves. Very good insights into policy implications. A must read for everyone wanting a rational anaysis of the effects of migration and appropriate policy responses.

Very well constructed and fair assessment of the current world migration issue, and exactly who wins and loses.