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MIGRATION WITH A COMPOSITE AMENITY: THE ROLE OF RENTS*

1983; Wiley; Volume: 23; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1467-9787.1983.tb01009.x

1467-9787

Philip E. Graves,

Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis

An attempt is made to analyze the phenomenon of migration using rent as the single variable that could serve as a proxy for the many amenities that might affect migration patterns. A theoretical treatment of the implications of rent capitalization for migration is first outlined. Empirical results indicating the usefulness of this approach are then presented. The geographic focus of the study is on the United States.