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neoclassical migration theory: a standalone construct

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Migration studies

the theory that migration results from wage and employment differentials, with individuals moving to maximize expected net returns.

In migration studies, neoclassical migration theory refers to the theory that migration results from wage and employment differentials, with individuals moving to maximize expected net returns. This meaning comes from Massey (1993) in Population and Development Review.[1]

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References

Massey, D. S., Arango, J., Hugo, G., Kouaouci, A., Pellegrino, A., & Taylor, J. E. (1993). Theories of International Migration: A Review and Appraisal. Population and Development Review, 19(3), 431. https://doi.org/10.2307/2938462

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