Rural Bound: Determinants of Metro to Non- Metro Migration in the U.S

摘要: A general global precept is that agglomeration forces lead to migration from rural urban areas. Yet, for much of the period since early 1970s, more people moved metro nonmetro U.S. counties. The underlying causes this pattern have changed over time with economic shocks and changing household preferences. For instance, post 2000 has seen a significant decline in domestic rates, increase commodity prices favor areas, potential changes valuation natural amenities would affect migration. This study investigates determinants gross counties 1995-2000 2005-2009 periods order compare differences as well 1990s 2005 2009 periods. paper uses (1) extensive county-to-county flows (2) utility maximization theory extends framework discrete choice model. results show population density, distance industry mix employment growth, amenities, percent older are key factors these patterns. We also find slight fading effects density wage growth during period.