Rural-urban migration in developing countries: Lessons from the literature

This paper reviews the recent literature on rural-urban migration in developing countries, focusing on three key questions: What motivates or forces people to migrate? What costs do migrants face? What are the impacts of migration on migrants and the economy? The literature paints a complex picture...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Regional science and urban economics 2021-11, Vol.91, p.103713, Article 103713
Hauptverfasser:	Selod, Harris, Shilpi, Forhad
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Barriers to migration Benefits and costs of migration Developing countries Internal migration Labor market LDCs Literature reviews Migrants Migration Motivation Rural areas Rural urban migration Structural transformation Urbanization Welfare
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