Do climatic events influence internal migration ? Evidence from Mexico Do climatic events influence internal migration? Evidence from Mexico

Vicente Ruiz, Vicente Ruiz
2017 unpublished
A growing body of evidence suggests that changes in both environmental quality and climatic patterns influence population movements. In this paper, I provide evidence-based analysis on the effects of climatic factors on internal migration in Mexico. In particular, I focus my analysis on the role of droughts and abundant rainfall. My results show that, in addition to socioeconomic conditions and violence, both natural phenomena act as push factors for internal migration in the country. JEL codes: Q54, J11
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