title: Where do Americans live abroad?
abstract: "This article examines the factors that influence emigration of U.S.  citizens. Data from a 1993 survey administered by the U.S. Department of State as part of an evacuation requirements report form the basis for the empirical analysis. The empirical analysis explains the distribution of U.S. citizens residing in 65 foreign countries in terms of economic and political characteristics of the foreign states. The study finds that U.S. citizens are more likely to reside in rich and close countries than in distant and poor countries and that the foreign country's ties to the U.S. immigrant population and the use of the English language are important determinants of where Americans settle abroad. Political conditions and U.S. military presence also influence the choice of foreign residence."
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bratsberg
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Terrell
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D009656:North America; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D014171:Transients and Migrants; D014481:United States
keywords: Americas; Demographic Factors; Destination--determinants; Developed Countries; Emigrants; International Migration--determinants; Migrants; Migration; North America; Northern America; Population; Population Dynamics; United States