migrate. We build a model in which individuals sort, in part, on potential earnings - where earnings across different …-specific characteristics (particularly earnings differentials) on physician location decisions. We find, among other things, that high …-selection ; earnings ; longitudinal data ; productivity …

Migration typically leads to higher income, but its association with life satisfaction remains unclear. Is migration … accompanied by an increase in life satisfaction? If it is, is the increase in income responsible or are other life domains driving … increase in income relative to non-migrants is found for this group. For work migrants, although their income increases …