title: Fiscal determinants of migration to a fast-growing state: how the aged differ from the general population.
abstract: "This paper utilizes 1980-89 data on Florida's metropolitan areas to test the hypothesis that fiscal variables have differing influences on the in-migration of the aged as compared to the general population. The model, which is based on the Tiebout hypothesis, tests the role of variables which represent public school-related finances and public assistance.... Consistent with the Teibout theory, the general population is found to prefer high public school-related spending and low taxes. The elderly, in contrast, choose locations where school spending and taxes are low. Nonschool-related taxes positively impact the migration of both groups. Contrary to previous studies, there is evidence of a role, albeit a mostly negative one, for the economic determinants of elderly migration. The possible importance of quality of life influences is also suggested by the findings."
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authors.lastname: Assadian
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000569:Americas; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D004467:Economics; D004493:Education; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005376:Financial Management; D005431:Florida; D009656:North America; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011788:Quality of Life; D012106:Research; D012946:Social Welfare; D013660:Taxes; D014481:United States
keywords: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Americas; Comparative Studies; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Economic Factors; Education; Financial Activities; Florida; Migration; North America; Northern America; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Quality Of Life; Research Methodology; Social Welfare; Studies; Taxation; United States