title: An equilibrium model of gross migration.
abstract: "The paper presents and tests a new model of migration which differs significantly from the conventional disequilibrium approach.  We show that variations in rates of gross migration across regions are equilibrium responses to variations in levels of amenities, governmental policies, etc.  The model is tested using data on the gross migration of [U.S.] whites, 1975-80, together with amenities such as climate and with economic variables such as government services, taxes and unionization.  Empirical results suggest that the equilibrium model is more consistent with actual migration patterns than is the conventional disequilibrium approach.  We estimate compensating differentials and migration elasticities for these variables."
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schachter
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Althaus
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D002980:Climate; D003469:Culture; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D004777:Environment; D005006:Ethnicity; D005376:Financial Management; D006076:Government; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009656:North America; D011057:Politics; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011640:Public Policy; D012106:Research; D012946:Social Welfare; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013660:Taxes; D014481:United States; D044465:White People
keywords: Americas; Climate; Cultural Background; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Economic Factors; Environment; Ethnic Groups; Financial Activities; Government; Migration; Migration, Internal; Models, Theoretical; North America; Northern America; Policy; Political Factors; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Research Methodology; Social Welfare; Socioeconomic Factors; Taxation; United States; Whites