I am a young researcher interested in how we can use quantitative data to understand and contribute to Human Development. I am interested in bringing my past experience and current interests together and research the development implications of disaster, conflict and (unfulfilled) migration aspirations.
Nicolás Caso left ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ in 2024. The information on this page is kept for historical reasons.
Nicolás Caso
Interests and experience
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Language proficiency
- I speak: Spanish (mother tongue), English (fluent), Italian (fluent)
- I can try to speak: Portugue, German and Dutch
- I am learning to speak: French
Latest publications
All publications
Jørgen Carling et al. (2025)
Resultados do Inquérito FUMI (Future Migration as Present Fact)
Resultados do Inquérito FUMI (Future Migration as Present Fact)
Jørgen Carling & Nicolás Caso (2025)
The Phone Status Index: A Versatile Measure of Individual Socio-Economic Status in Developing Countries
The Phone Status Index: A Versatile Measure of Individual Socio-Economic Status in Developing Countries
Journal article in The Journal of Development Studies
Jørgen Carling et al. (2025)
Future Migration as Present Fact (FUMI) Survey Results
Future Migration as Present Fact (FUMI) Survey Results
Nicolás Caso & Jørgen Carling (2025)
Do warnings against migration actually work?
Do warnings against migration actually work?
Migration Research to Policy Short
Nicolás Caso et al. (2025)
How Economic Inequalities Shape International Migration Aspirations: A Multilevel Analysis of Perceptions and Context
How Economic Inequalities Shape International Migration Aspirations: A Multilevel Analysis of Perceptions and Context
Journal article in Population, Space and Place
Jørgen Carling, Nicolás Caso & Elinor Zoë Karl (2025)
Future Migration as Present Fact (FUMI) Survey Documentation
Future Migration as Present Fact (FUMI) Survey Documentation
Jessica Hagen-Zanker et al. (2024)
The multi-level determinants of international migration aspirations in 25 communities in Africa, Asia and the Middle East
The multi-level determinants of international migration aspirations in 25 communities in Africa, Asia and the Middle East
Journal article in World Development
Nicolás Caso & Jørgen Carling (2024)
The reach and impact of migration information campaigns in 25 communities across Africa and Asia
The reach and impact of migration information campaigns in 25 communities across Africa and Asia
Journal article in Migration Policy Practice
Nicolás Caso et al. (2023)
Migration and alternative responses to dissatisfaction
Migration and alternative responses to dissatisfaction
MIGNEX Background paper
Jørgen Carling et al. (2023)
The multi-level determination of migration processes
The multi-level determination of migration processes
MIGNEX Background paper
Latest news
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
MIGNEX Insight: What`s next for EU policy on migration and development
MIGNEX Insight: What`s next for EU policy on migration and development
In April, MIGNEX convened a major Policy Conference on future EU migration and development policy, in partnership with ODI. See below for a brief summary of our discussions on longstanding and emerging EU policy agendas.
Monday, 8 Apr 2024
New Research Finds Information Campaigns to Deter Migration Have Little Effect
New Research Finds Information Campaigns to Deter Migration Have Little Effect
Research carried out by ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ has found that public information campaigns warning against migration rarely affect desires to leave. And when they do, they surprisingly tend to increase the wish to migrate.
Saturday, 22 Oct 2022
FUMI Survey Data Collection Completed in The Gambia
FUMI Survey Data Collection Completed in The Gambia
A dedicated team overcomes flooding and other challenges
