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Effect of auto plant opening on net migration in the auto corridor, 1980-97

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  • Kenneth M. Johnson
  • Thomas H. Klier

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In linking demographic trends of the last two decades to the geographic dispersion of the auto industry, this article finds that the addition of a large plant significantly influences the migration experience of the host county as well as counties adjacent to it.

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  • Kenneth M. Johnson & Thomas H. Klier, 2000. "Effect of auto plant opening on net migration in the auto corridor, 1980-97," Economic Perspectives, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, vol. 25(Q IV), pages 14-29.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedhep:y:2000:i:qiv:p:14-29:n:v.25no.4
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