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The impact of economic expectation, social capital and hope on migration request and action
The impact of economic expectation, social capital and hope on migration request and action

Author(s): Şerafettin Keleş
Subject(s): Political economy, Economic development, Migration Studies
Published by: Rating Academy
Keywords: Economic Impact; Hope; Social Capital; Behavioral Economics; Migration;

Summary/Abstract: In this study, the factors affecting the request and action of migration are examined with empirical method within the scope of neoclassical economic theories and behavioral economic thought. A survey of a selected sample was analyzed with structural equation modeling. There was a linear relationship between migration and economic expectation, social capital and hope. It was found that the Economic Expectation Variable had a very strong negative effect on individuals’ decision to immigrate and desire to migrate (γ = -0.99; t = -17.87). Hope variable has a very strong negative effect on individuals’ migration decision and desire to migrate (γ = -0.96; t = -13.66). The Social Capital Secret Variable has a negatively moderate effect on individuals’ decision to immigrate and desire to migrate (γ = -0.48; t = -8.19). It was seen that economic and political conjuncture was effective in the decision of migration of individuals.

  • Issue Year: 8/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 47-58
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English