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On work, sacrifice, and a tangible link to home.

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Feb 28, 2020
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Colin here. Remittances—the money and material sent from people working abroad back home—are a big part of how the world functions. A migrant laborer goes and seeks work in another country where economic conditions are better and sends a portion of their pay, often a large one, to families at home. Figures from the World Bank peg this market at around $…

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