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Equilibrium and disequilibrium perspectives on regional labor migration.

F J Harrigan, P G Mcgregor

    Journal of Regional Science
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    This study reviews labor migration models in the US, distinguishing between equilibrium and disequilibrium approaches. It proposes new tests for models that account for population stock dynamics and different types of equilibrium.

    Area of Science:

    • Economics
    • Sociology
    • Demography

    Background:

    • Labor migration models are crucial for understanding population dynamics.
    • Existing models often lack nuanced distinctions between equilibrium types and stock-flow interactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review alternative models of US labor migration.
    • To propose novel testing methodologies for migration models.
    • To differentiate between temporal and market-clearing equilibrium in migration.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of existing labor migration models.
    • Development of alternative statistical tests for migration models.
    • Focus on stock-flow interactions in regional population dynamics.
    Keywords:
    AmericasDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesLabor MigrationMigrationMigration, InternalModels, TheoreticalNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologyUnited States

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    Main Results:

    • Identified limitations in current equilibrium and disequilibrium migration models.
    • Proposed tests that explicitly incorporate stock-flow dynamics.
    • Highlighted the importance of distinguishing temporal vs. market-clearing equilibrium.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed tests offer a more robust evaluation of labor migration models.
    • Accounting for stock-flow interactions enhances model accuracy.
    • Clarifying equilibrium definitions is vital for migration research.