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Modelling on rural out-migration system: a probabilistic approach.
Korea Journal of Population and Development
|December 1, 1995
Summary
This study develops a probability model for out-migration using micro-level data. The model was validated with Indian demographic survey data, offering insights into migration patterns.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Statistical Modeling
Background:
- Understanding population movement is crucial for policy.
- Existing models may not capture micro-level migration dynamics effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a probability model for total out-migration.
- To utilize micro-level data for enhanced accuracy.
Main Methods:
- Development of a probability model.
- Estimation of model parameters using the method of moments.
- Validation using demographic survey data from India.
Main Results:
- A suitable probability model for out-migration was developed.
- Model parameters were successfully estimated.
- The model demonstrated suitability when tested against empirical data.
Conclusions:
- The developed probability model effectively describes out-migration variations.
- Micro-level data and the proposed methods provide a robust approach to migration analysis.