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Family Migration Decisions

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Mincer, Jacob·1978·Journal of Political Economy
DOI 10.1086/260710
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An economic definition of family ties relevant to migration decisions leads to the exploration of their effects on the probability of migration, on consequent changes in employment and earnings of family members, and on family stability. It is shown that ties represent negative "personal" externalities which are usually, but not always, internalized by the family. ties tend to deter migration, to reduce the employment and earnings of migrating wives, and to increase the employment and earnings of their husbands. The growth of labor market attachment of women creates an increase in migration ties, which both deters migration and contributes to marital instability. Conversely, growing marital instability stimulates migration and reinforces the upward trends in women's labor force participation.

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Authors
Mincer, J.
Venue
Journal of Political Economy
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Published
1978-10
Volume
86
Issue
5
Pages
749-773
ISSN
  • 0022-3808 (ISSN-L)
  • 1537-534X
DOI
10.1086/260710
OpenAlex
W2036461847
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1,211
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Type
journal article
Language
en
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