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SOME DETERMINANTS OF INTERSTATE MIGRATION OF BLACKS, 1965–1970
Author(s) -
CEBULA RICHARD J.,
KOHN ROBERT M.,
VEDDER RICHARD K.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
economic inquiry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.823
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1465-7295
pISSN - 0095-2583
DOI - 10.1111/j.1465-7295.1973.tb00979.x
Subject(s) - citation , library science , sociology , psychology , computer science
This study examines determinants of gross in-migration by race (white and black) over the 1965-1970 time period. The ordinary least squares results reveal that both white migrants and black migrants have an aversion to cold weather and prefer to move shorter rather than longer distances. White migrants were more likely to move to higher per capita income states. Black migrants manifested a strong aversion to states with a higher unemployment rate; however, unlike white migrants, black migrants appeared to be highly attracted to higher welfare states.