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W J Milne

    Regional Studies
    |January 1, 1993
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    Internal migration patterns are significantly influenced by economic fluctuations. This study examines how national and regional business cycles affect migration rates within Canada, impacting economic growth potential.

    Area of Science:

    • Economics
    • Sociology
    • Demography

    Background:

    • Internal migration is crucial for regional economic development.
    • Business cycles demonstrably affect migration behavior and decisions.
    • Understanding these economic influences on migration is vital for policy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of macroeconomic events on internal migration within Canada.
    • To quantify the influence of national and regional business cycles on migration rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of internal migration data within Canada.
    • Examination of national and regional economic indicators and business cycle fluctuations.
    • Statistical modeling to assess migration rate changes in response to economic events.
    Keywords:
    AmericasCanadaDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEconomic ConditionsEconomic DevelopmentEconomic FactorsMacroeconomic FactorsMigrationMigration, InternalNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation Dynamics

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    Main Results:

    • Macroeconomic events, particularly the business cycle, significantly correlate with internal migration flows.
    • Both national and regional economic conditions influence in-migration, out-migration, and net migration rates.
    • The magnitude of migration is sensitive to the severity and duration of economic cycles.

    Conclusions:

    • Economic cycles are a primary driver of internal migration patterns in Canada.
    • Policies aimed at regional development should consider the impact of economic fluctuations on population mobility.
    • Future research should explore specific economic triggers and their differential effects on various demographic groups.