Publication type
Journal Article
Authors
Publication date
December 15, 2012
Summary:
Most empirical studies of individual migration choice analyse factors
associated with out-migration from an origin location. In contrast, we
model the migration decision within the context of potential
destinations, combining British panel data over the period 1992–2008
with other data sources. Contrary to earlier micro studies, we show that
differences in house prices levels (but not growth) are important
determinants of household migration for homeowners. Unemployed
individuals respond to regional differences in expected individual
wages, whereas the employed are more sensitive to employment
opportunities. Our evidence is consistent with partners of heads of
households being tied migrants.
Published in
Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics
Volume and page numbers
Volume: 74 , p.831 -855
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0084.2011.00682.x
ISSN
3059049
Subjects
Notes
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