"Internal migration plays an important role in moderating regional differences in well-being. This paper analyzes … a migration destination is influenced by income differentials, distance, population density, social proximity, and … relatively less important in determining migration destination choice as their effects are smaller in magnitude than those of …

, the authors study the effect of migration on urbanization in South Africa. While they find that on average there is no … populations. Overall, the evidence suggests that exogenous migration shocks can foster urbanization in the medium run …Although Africa has experienced rapid urbanization in recent decades, we know little about the process of urbanization …

, the authors study the effect of migration on urbanization in South Africa. While they find that on average there is no … populations. Overall, the evidence suggests that exogenous migration shocks can foster urbanization in the medium run …Although Africa has experienced rapid urbanization in recent decades, we know little about the process of urbanization …

, in particular the level of informal employment, economic growth, education, and gender imbalances. The analysis finds …