The migration of a family member brings additional income through remittances, which can support household consumption and investment. This income effect can reduce the need for child labor and increase children's schooling, notably for girls in developing countries. Remittances can improve families' sanitation, health care, and nutrition and fill in for missing formal health insurance in the short term. Remittances can enable remaining family members to engage in higher-risk, higher-return productive activities.
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