"Quantifying EU Fiscal Resilience through Immigration: A Bibliometric Analysis"

Abstract

This bibliometric analysis investigates the intricate relationship between immigration and fiscal policy within the EU context, drawing insights from 80 English articles extracted from the WOS Core Collection. Utilizing bibliometric R-package and VOS viewer tools, the study employs various analytical techniques such as network analysis, thematic assessments, and conceptual structures based on keyword interactions. The primary aim is to elucidate the impact of immigration on fiscal policy dynamics within the EU framework. Amidst the EU's challenges with fiscal instability and illegal immigration, this analysis uncovers significant research pathways within immigrant studies. It discerns influential sources, authors, and collaboration networks, unveiling comprehensive cross-disciplinary clusters that illuminate this intricate connection. The study proposes a multifaceted approach to address illegal immigration, advocating policy reforms, enhanced border security, international cooperation, community integration, employment facilitation, and legal assistance. Central to this exploration is the empowerment of immigrants, emphasizing education, healthcare access, entrepreneurship support, and cultural integration, underscoring their pivotal role in societal contribution. Recognizing its limitations in relying solely on WOS Core Collection data, the study emphasizes the need for broader data sources to enrich interpretation. Additionally, while emphasizing the nexus between immigration and fiscal policy, the integration with a systematic review approach could amplify the study's depth and breadth. Ultimately, this analysis urges the crafting of a holistic policy framework, calling for collaboration, respect for human rights, and comprehensive strategies to address immigration complexities. It seeks to provide insights that inform decision-makers in formulating resilient fiscal policies adaptable to the evolving socio-political landscape shaped by immigration dynamics within the EU.