population. This paper contributes to the discussion with illuminating the main drivers of urbanization: (i) migration and (ii …

ties – a preference to live in their birthplace – leads to smaller migration responses. Smaller migration responses to wage …. Local ties can persist for generations. Place-based policies, like tax subsidies, targeting depressed places cause smaller … productivity, since they lead to more migration …

This paper examines the patterns and trends in inter-state migration across Indian states and observes that migration … vertical federal transfers and its horizontal distribution has an impact on out-migration. To correct for the extant horizontal … fiscal policy stance at the state level to reduce pressure of out-migration to prosperous regions of the country. …