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Structural-equation models of migration: an example from the Upper Midwest USA
Environment & Planning A
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Most migration models fail to account for indirect and feedback effects. This study reveals that indirect factors can offset direct influences on migration, and income and migration have a reciprocal relationship.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Geography
Background:
- Traditional migration models use single equations, neglecting complex causal relationships.
- Existing models fail to capture indirect effects and feedback loops between migration and regional characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address limitations in single-equation migration models.
- To identify indirect and feedback effects on migration using advanced modeling techniques.
Main Methods:
- Utilized path analysis and simultaneous-equation modeling.
- Employed data from State Economic Areas in the Upper Midwestern United States.
Main Results:
- Path model indicates indirect effects partially counteract direct influences on migration.
- Simultaneous-equation model highlights a reciprocal relationship between income and migration.
Conclusions:
- Migration is influenced by complex interplays, not just direct regional factors.
- Accounting for indirect and feedback effects provides a more accurate understanding of migration dynamics.
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