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Migration Models Based on Diffusion and Determinants Gradients: Beyond the Gravity Theory

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  • SILBERG Slavka
  • MISHCHUK Halyna
  • VASA Laszlo
  • MARTYNIUK Petro

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The article proposes an alternative approach to study migration flows based on gravity models. This approach does not reject gravity theory; on the contrary, it expands it to some extent. The relevant models are suggested to be described using diffusion-convection approaches. The intensity of human flows is proposed to identify on the basis of determinant gradients, and the very structure of the domain for studying these processes can be represented as a graph with nodes in the form of continuous areas of social space. The proposed approach is suitable for different dimensions of mobility studying, i.e. permanent migration decisions, touristic flows, academic mobility, transportation etc. The developed conceptual approach and mathematical formalization allow for understanding the patterns of migration applying fundamental principles of mathematic physics for economic processes.

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  • SILBERG Slavka & MISHCHUK Halyna & VASA Laszlo & MARTYNIUK Petro, 2025. "Migration Models Based on Diffusion and Determinants Gradients: Beyond the Gravity Theory," European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Bucharest Economic Academy, issue 02, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:jis:ejistu:y:2025:i:02:id:565
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    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration
    • J11 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Demographic Trends, Macroeconomic Effects, and Forecasts
    • J61 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Geographic Labor Mobility; Immigrant Workers
    • C65 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Miscellaneous Mathematical Tools

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