The Socioeconomic Determinants of Migration and the Level of Aggregation

Abstract

The decision to migrate may be considered a two-dimensional process. The first dimension involves the decision of whether or not to relocate, while the second dimension (or phase) concerns the question of exactly uhere to relocate.' The personal characteristics of a migrant, particularly age and education, tend to significantly influence the first phase of the migration decision. The second phase, on the other hand, tends to be a function of the labor market characteristics of an