Cognitive Science talks about internal processes and representations of intelligent agents. Since we ourselves are the best examples of such intelligent agents, observation from inside (introspection) is useful. However introspection violates objective criteria required for analytical science. On the other hand, observation from outside has only limited access to internal processes and represen...

This paper aims to introduce Migration Impact Assessment (MIA) as a new methodological tool to estimate the socio-economic impacts of migrants on local, regional or national economies. Two approaches are presented here, viz. empirical macro studies and meta-analytical studies. The overall results suggest a modestly positive impact of migration on the economies of host countries or regions.