WELLBEING AND INTERNAL MIGRATION IN ITALY: AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS
WELLBEING AND INTERNAL MIGRATION IN ITALY: AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Summary/Abstract: We apply a double panel data econometric analysis (a static regional, for the period 1995-2011, and a provincial dynamic panel, for the period 2005-2011) for Italy, in order to evaluate which wellbeing factors can cause internal migration, by pointing out the relevance of subjective factors and economic variables. For what concerns social variables, we verify the Tiebout’s hypothesis, according to which migration depends on the satisfaction of provision of public goods; furthermore, we consider the relevance of social cohesion in the migration process, according to the EU Regional Policies framework. As for the economic variables, we follow the Harrod-Todaro approach, according to which individuals migrate to improve their economic wellbeing related to labour market conditions. Our results find that pull factors of internal migration are the high level of income per capita and the good perception of the quality of local services, while push factors of internal migration are the high perception of social insecurity and the huge level of unemployment with the latter increasing its influence during the crisis.

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