In a comparison of Mexican migrants and migrants in Tanzania, this paper poses the question of what individual factors matter in the decision to migrate. So far, research has emphasized the importance of education, gender and age in the decision to migrate and in the migrant's economic success. In an analysis of individual factor variables in the migration decision, the impact of education, gender and age are examined. Extending these observations, this paper highlights the importance of the socioeconomic context to understand migratory behavior. When comparing migrants in Tanzania and in Mexico, they are similar in their movement towards better-off, higher wage areas. Furthermore, differences in migratory behavior in respect to education, gender and age appear to be linked to the socioeconomic setting. Although returns to migration are substantial, barriers to migration consistent of economic as well as societal restrictions play a big role in the migration decision and hinder many from migrating. Models of migration that have focused on economic factors alone did not fully explain migratory behavior.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Models of Migration
- 3. Migratory Behavior in Tanzania
- 4. Migratory Behavior in Mexico
- 5. Comparison of Migrants in Tanzania and Mexico
- 5.1 The Impact of Education
- 5.2 The Impact of Gender
- 5.3 The Impact of Age
- 6. Discussion and Significance of Models
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper investigates the individual factors influencing migration decisions, particularly focusing on the roles of education, gender, and age. It contrasts the migratory patterns of Mexican migrants to the U.S. with those of Tanzanian migrants, highlighting the influence of socioeconomic contexts on migration decisions and outcomes. Additionally, the paper aims to demonstrate the limitations of models that prioritize solely economic factors in explaining migration patterns.
- Influence of individual factors on migration decisions
- Impact of socioeconomic contexts on migratory behavior
- Comparison of migration patterns in Mexico and Tanzania
- Limitations of purely economic models in explaining migration
- The role of self-selection in migration
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter sets the stage by discussing the historical significance of migration and the diverse motivations behind it. It establishes the importance of exploring individual factors beyond economic considerations in understanding migration decisions.
- Models of Migration: This chapter reviews traditional economic models of migration, emphasizing the role of cost-benefit analysis and the impact of wage differentials. It introduces the Harris-Todaro model and its limitations, as well as the concept of self-selection in migration.
- Migratory Behavior in Tanzania: This chapter focuses on the migration patterns in Tanzania, examining the factors that influence individuals' decisions to migrate and their outcomes. It may include discussions of specific groups or regions within Tanzania.
- Migratory Behavior in Mexico: This chapter examines the migration patterns of Mexicans, particularly those moving to the U.S. It explores the factors driving migration decisions, the economic and social consequences of migration, and the challenges faced by Mexican migrants.
- Comparison of Migrants in Tanzania and Mexico: This chapter compares the migration patterns and experiences of migrants in Tanzania and Mexico, highlighting similarities and differences. It analyzes the role of education, gender, and age in influencing migration decisions and outcomes in both contexts.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key concepts and terms explored in this work include migration, decision to migrate, wage differentials, socioeconomic context, education, gender, age, self-selection, Tanzania, Mexico, and barriers to migration. These keywords highlight the study's focus on understanding the complex interplay of individual characteristics and societal factors in migration decisions and patterns.
- Citation du texte
- Maren von Brasch (Auteur), 2023, The Impact of Individual Factors on Migration, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1462207
