Managing Migration: Policies of the Obama and Trump Administrations

Regina Soto

Diplomová práce

Anotace:

The thesis explores migration to the United States in the early history of the country and contemporary migration patterns. The theories analyze the motives that push one to migrate from one country to another. By analyzing several international migration theories, the paper studies the approaches taken by former president of the United States, Barack Obama, and current President Donald Trump. The two administrations had a distinct stance on immigration which is reflected in their policies on immigration. In addition, the thesis covers the theory of lobbying and the influence it has in shaping immigration policies in the United States, as well as the migrant groups affected by the policies.

Abstract:

The thesis explores migration to the United States in the early history of the country and contemporary migration patterns. The theories analyze the motives that push one to migrate from one country to another. By analyzing several international migration theories, the paper studies the approaches taken by former president of the United States, Barack Obama, and current President Donald Trump. The two administrations had a distinct stance on immigration which is reflected in their policies on immigration. In addition, the thesis covers the theory of lobbying and the influence it has in shaping immigration policies in the United States, as well as the migrant groups affected by the policies.

Klíčová slova

International Migration, United States, Migration Policy, Skilled Migration, Migration Lobbying, Unauthorized immigration

Keywords

International Migration, United States, Migration Policy, Skilled Migration, Migration Lobbying, Unauthorized immigration

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 1. 9. 2018

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 13. 6. 2019
• Vedoucí: Markéta Votoupalová
• Oponent: Kateřina Kočí

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze

Magisterský studijní program / obor:
Mezinárodní ekonomické vztahy / International and Diplomatic Studies