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Modelling migration flows between areas: an analysis for London using the census and OPCS Longitudinal Study.

P Congdon

    Regional Studies
    |April 1, 1989
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    London borough migration is explained by housing and labor market factors, not just distance. Migration helps balance labor supply differences between boroughs, though this effect weakened during the 1980-81 recession.

    Area of Science:

    • Urban Studies
    • Spatial Analysis
    • Demography

    Background:

    • Understanding interborough migration patterns is crucial for urban planning and resource allocation.
    • Traditional gravity models often do not fully capture the complexities of migration drivers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze migration between London boroughs using a discrete probability model.
    • To identify key factors influencing interborough migration beyond distance and mass.

    Main Methods:

    • Application of a discrete probability model with a correction for excess dispersion.
    • Utilized one-year migration data from the 1981 Census and ten-year migration data from the OPCS Longitudinal Study.

    Main Results:

    • Both housing and labor market factors significantly explain interborough migration.
    Keywords:
    Demographic AnalysisDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDistanceEconomic FactorsEnglandEuropeGeographic FactorsHousingHuman ResourcesLabor ForceMigrationMigration, InternalModels, TheoreticalNorthern EuropePopulationPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologyResidence CharacteristicsResidential MobilitySpatial DistributionUnited KingdomUrban Spatial Distribution

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  • Migration patterns tend to equilibrate differences in excess labor supply between boroughs.
  • The influence of labor market factors on migration was less pronounced during the 1980-81 recession.

    • Conclusions:

    • Housing and labor market dynamics are critical determinants of migration within London.
    • The findings provide insights into the equilibrating role of migration in urban labor markets.
    • The study highlights the impact of economic conditions on migration behavior.