translate English to French: Although this would normally inspire optimism, it is likely that the decrease reflects changing methods of dealing with asylum-seekers, such as the fast-track handling and rejection of applications, rather than greatly improved living conditions in the countries of origin.
Ocampo, « Latin America's growth and equity frustrations during structural reforms », Journal of Economic Perspectives, vol. 18, no 2 (printemps 2004), p. 82).