In this paper I empirically investigate the determinants of migration inflows into
fourteen OECD countries by country of origin, between 1980 and 1995. I analyze the
effect on migration of average income and income dispersion in destination and
origin countries. I also examine the impact of geographical, cultural, and
demographic factors as well as the role played by changes in destination countries’
migration policies. My analysis both delivers estimates consistent with the
predictions of the international migration model and generates empirical puzzles
