A Macroeconomic Analysis of Regional Migration in Finland, 1975-95
This study analyzes regional migration in the 85 Finnish subregions during the period 1975-95 using data on net in-migration rates. Both cross-section and panel data methods are employed. The regression analysis reveals that the direction of net in-migration flows can be explained by a set of regionally differing characteristics. Unemployment rates, tax rates, and the share of primary production affect net in-migration negatively, whereas the share of higher education and the growth of regional incomes have a positive effect. This indicates that regional disparities may not be alleviated by migration, but there is some evidence for a cumulative causation growth pattern induced by net in-migration flows.
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1999
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Authors: | Pekkala, Sari ; Ritsila, Jari |
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The Review of Regional Studies. - Southern Regional Science Association, ISSN 0048-749X. - Vol. 29.2001, 3, p. 226-240
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Southern Regional Science Association |
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