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Does climate matter? An empirical study of interregional migration in China

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  • Li Gao
  • Abdoul G. Sam

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This study focuses on the role of local climate conditions in spurring interregional migration in China over the period 2000 to 2010. We developed a robust empirical approach based on a correlated random effects model and a prefecture‐level panel dataset which allows us to account for both within province migration flows and prefecture‐specific characteristics. Empirical results reveal that climate conditions are important determinants of migration in China. Specifically, prefectures with warmer winter, cooler summer, and more available sunshine are more attractive to migrants. Economic factors such as income level and employment opportunities are also important drivers of population growth. Este estudio se centra en el papel de las condiciones climáticas locales en el estímulo de la migración interregional en China durante el período 2000‐2010. Se desarrolló un enfoque empírico robusto basado en un modelo de efectos aleatorios correlacionados y un conjunto de datos de panel a nivel de prefectura que permite tener en cuenta tanto los flujos de migración intraprovinciales como las características específicas de la prefectura. Los resultados empíricos revelan que las condiciones climáticas son factores determinantes importantes de la migración en China. Específicamente, las prefecturas con un invierno más cálido, un verano más fresco y una mayor disponibilidad de sol son más atractivas para las personas migrantes. Los factores económicos como el nivel de ingresos y las oportunidades de empleo son también impulsores importantes del crecimiento de la población. 本稿では、2000年~2010年までの中国における、ますます増加する地域内移住における、地域の気候条件の役割に注目する。相関ランダム効果モデルと、省内の移住フローと県に特異的な特徴の両方を考慮することができる県レベルのパネルデータセットを基に、頑健な実証的アプローチを開発した。実証的実験の結果から、中国における地域内移住において、気候条件は重要な決定因子であることが明らかになった。具体的には、比較的冬は温暖で夏は涼しく、晴天がより多い県が移住者をより強く惹きつけている。所得レベルや就職の機会などの経済的要因も人口増加の大きな要因である。

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  • Li Gao & Abdoul G. Sam, 2019. "Does climate matter? An empirical study of interregional migration in China," Papers in Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 98(1), pages 477-496, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:bla:presci:v:98:y:2019:i:1:p:477-496
    DOI: 10.1111/pirs.12335
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    1. David M. Brasington, 2022. "Local economic growth and local government investment in parks and recreation, or five cheese pizzas for $2.6 million," Journal of Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 62(1), pages 81-95, January.
    2. Huaxin Wang-Lu & Octasiano Miguel Valerio Mendoza, 2022. "Job Prospects and Labour Mobility in China," Papers 2207.08282, arXiv.org, revised Sep 2022.
    3. Youhong Lin & Feng Liu & Peng Xu, 2021. "Effects of drought on infant mortality in China," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 30(2), pages 248-269, February.

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