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Understanding rural migration in industrialised countries: the role of heterogeneity, amenities and social networks

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  • Christian H. C. A. Henning
  • Nana Zarnekow
  • Peter Kaufmann

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This paper presents a micro-level econometric analysis of rural households' migration decisions in industrialised countries. The role of heterogeneity, amenities, transaction costs and social networks is analysed within a latent class approach using Polish household data. The results suggest that rural migration is not only driven by labour market factors, but also by amenities and transaction costs. We identify heterogeneity for both. The former is especially determined by social network structures and the latter by households' absolute levels of social capital. Our results have implications for rural policies focusing on the rural development and on the quality of life. , Oxford University Press.

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  • Christian H. C. A. Henning & Nana Zarnekow & Peter Kaufmann, 2013. "Understanding rural migration in industrialised countries: the role of heterogeneity, amenities and social networks," European Review of Agricultural Economics, Oxford University Press and the European Agricultural and Applied Economics Publications Foundation, vol. 40(1), pages 95-120, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:erevae:v:40:y:2013:i:1:p:95-120
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    1. Kimhi, Ayal & Sarit Menahem-Carmi, 2017. "Does rural household income depend on neighboring urban centers?Evidence from Israel," Review of Applied Socio-Economic Research, Pro Global Science Association, vol. 13(1), pages 26-35, JUNE.
    2. Henning, Christian & Zubek, Nana, 2016. "De Gustibus Non Est Disputandum revisited: The influence of social networks and health status on preferences for functional food," 2016 Annual Meeting, July 31-August 2, Boston, Massachusetts 235917, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
    3. Zarnekow, Nana & Henning, Christian H.C.A., 2015. "Nice Neighborhood or Network Capital: What drives Residential Quality of Life?," 2015 AAEA & WAEA Joint Annual Meeting, July 26-28, San Francisco, California 205637, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.

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