An Analysis Of Alexander Betts, Alexander, And Paul Collier

Betts, Alexander and Paul Collier. “Help Refugees Help Themselves”. Foreign Affairs 94.6 (2016): 84-92. Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 February 2016. In their article, Alexander Betts and Paul Collier argue that international business enterprises should be established in industrial zones for refugees looking for work. Because the Syrian Crisis has displaced ten million people, refugees have little access to international or state assistance. Refugees who have left Syria do not go to Western countries, such as the United States. They go to other Middle Eastern cities for work illegally, only to receive low pay. Without the necessary assistance, the children grow up without education. Betts and Collier suggest that refugee camps and urban
"Integrating Refugees: A Long-term, Worthwhile Investment." DIW Economic Bulletin 5.45/46 (2015): 612-616. Galileo. Web. 20 Feb. 2016. Marcel Fratzcher and Simon Junker provide context on refugees integrating into Germany to argue that there is long-term economic potential of a successful integration of refugees. Although many refugees do not have the required qualifications to be employed, it can be determined that if they remain to live in Germany for a long period of time, they can gradually learn the necessary requirements to be employed. Fratzcher and Junker use a counterargument to show that they have looked at the situation at various perspectives. Their article has a variety of graphs and charts to illustrate the benefits Germany could have if they allowed refugees to integrate into their country. The initial net effect is negative, the authors admit, but as more refugees successfully participate in the labor market, per-capita income will be 0.5% higher for people who already live in Germany. After several years, positive effects will dominate the negative effects. The usage of counterarguments shows that Fratzcher and Junker keep an open mind to all possibilities, and they are not bias. Through Fratzcher’s and Junker’s research shown in their graphs, they support their claim that allowing refugee integration will pay off in the long
“Psychological Impact of Life as Refugees: A Pilot Study on a Syrian Camp in Jordan”. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 14.9 (2015): 1695-1701. Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 February 2016. Basheti, Qunaibi, and Malas investigate psychological distresses endured by Syrian refugees at Alzatary Camp in Jordan to argue that the current medical support is not sufficient enough to treat the mental issues refugees suffer through. The researchers conducted a two month observational study to gather information on refugees’ living conditions, mental issues, and what medical services are provided. They soon came to the conclusion that the situation concerning the Alzatary Camp needs to be reevaluated, and a dedicated medical team is needed to meet the refugees’ needs. If their psychological needs are not met, then there could be unfortunate outcomes. Basheti, Qunaibi, and Malas provide statistical results from their research, concluding that presence of illnesses among the participants was reported by 79.5% of them, and 43% of respondents agreed that a strong medical assistance was needed. These statistical measures gives the authors credibility for their article, gaining support for their argument. Through the observational study, Basheti, Qunaibi, and Malas support their central claim that refugees need proper medical support to treat their psychological