Factors Affecting the Propensity of Internal Migration for Young Adults in the United States — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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Factors Affecting the Propensity of Internal Migration for Young Adults in the United States

Name: Andrew Ademe
Major: Economics
Hometown: Algonquin, IL
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Type of research: Senior thesis
Funding: SURE

Abstract

Migration models often focus on a single category of factors that influence an individual’s propensity to move. The three major categories are individual-specific characteristics, location-specific characteristics, and government variables. This study seeks to push migration research forward by combining all three categories into a single model and determining each category’s influence on the propensity of young adults (age 18-34) to migrate. Government variables, while statistically significant, do not dramatically influence the propensity of young adults to move compared to individual-specific characteristics and location-specific characteristics. First, this paper looks at why the United States and young adults were selected for this study. Second, major individual-specific characteristics are discussed. Third, the origin, main assumptions, and issues with those assumptions regarding the Tiebout-Tullock Hypothesis are explored. Fourth, the paper examines popular government variables and location-specific characteristics in empirical research. Fifth, the study’s data and empirical model will be detailed along with a list of issues that arise based on the assumptions the model makes. Sixth, the empirical results are analyzed.

Based on the results, government variables are significant in explaining migrants’ decision to move but are not consistent with the Tiebout-Tullock hypothesis’ claim that government variables are the major influence in migrants’ decision to move. In young adults, the economic climate of the area seems to be the greater influence with government variables having a supplementary influence. Government should focus on two policies to attract these migrants. The first is creating an attractive business climate. The second is utilizing green space for parks, state parks, and beach access while reducing pollution because young adults are attracted to outdoor amenities.

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