Colombian Emigration by Administrative Regions

23 Pages Posted: 29 Nov 2015

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Mariana Saenz

Georgia Southern University

Joshua J. Lewer

Bradley University

Abstract

This article contributes to immigration literature by applying a Random Utility Maximization model to derive a migration gravity model that explains factors affecting migration outflows per administrative unit and region for the country of Colombia. Negative binomial cross-sectional estimates indicate that departments sharing an international border and overall labor market conditions are significance determinants of migration patterns for the departments, but non-economic factors such as credit constraints and cultural networks also affect migration outflows. Estimation of regional migration outflows are also provided and yield unique findings per geographic location.

Keywords: emigration, Colombia, gravity model, negative binomial regression

JEL Classification: F22, C25, H11

Suggested Citation

Saenz, Mariana and Lewer, Joshua J., Colombian Emigration by Administrative Regions. IZA Discussion Paper No. 9514, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2696352 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2696352

Mariana Saenz (Contact Author)

Georgia Southern University ( email )

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Joshua J. Lewer

Bradley University ( email )

1501 West Bradley Avenue
Peoria, IL 61625
United States
309-677-2301 (Phone)
309-677-4174 (Fax)

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