Migration and Economic Integration in the Nordic Common Labour Market

The free movement of Nordic citizens within Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden has long been a remarkable cornerstone of Nordic co-operation.

This report summarizes and investigates the 40 years of experience with unrestricted migration and integration within the Nordic Common Labour market.

It includes information on Nordic migration policy and co-operation arrangements as well as an analysis of intra-Nordic migration flows.

A survey of theoretical expectations on the causes and consequences is compared with actual Nordic experiences.

The report concludes with some general suggestions on how Nordic experiences may contribute to a better understanding and handling of migration within the rest of an integrating Europe.