Participation Of The Migrant Population In The Informal Economy Under The Influence Of Insecurity: A Bibliometric Study

Abstract

The current bibliometric study addresses the complex processes that impact migrants in their quest for economic opportunities in unstable environments by examining the link between migration, insecurity, and informal work. This topic's research output was examined from 1996 to 2023 using data gathered from Scopus. According to the statistics, there has been a noticeable increase in scientific output recently, with a considerable rise in the number of publications in 2020, 2022, and 2023. Top journals are the International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy and the International Journal of Labor Economics. The majority of articles are focused in the United States, Brazil, India, and the United Kingdom. Queens College, University of São Paulo, and Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale De Lausanne (EPFL) are the most active universities in this discipline. Carranza E, Ludermir Ab, Olivieri S, Ortega F, Rivadeneira A, and Theodore N. are the writers who stand out the most. The terms "migration", "employment", "informality", "labor migration", "human", "article", "female", and "developing countries" are also very significant. These results underline the necessity of policies and programs that meet the particular needs of migrants in environments of social and economic insecurity, as well as the significance of comprehending the intricate relationships that exist between migration, insecurity, and informal work. As a result, this study offers a solid framework for future research in this area and emphasizes the need to address the difficulties faced by migrants in their search for better living conditions.