Rural-Urban Migration in Developing Countries : Lessons from the Literature /

This paper reviews the recent literature on rural-urban migration in developing countries, focusing on three key questions: What motivates or forces people to migrate?What costs do migrants face? What are the impacts of migration on migrants and the economy? The literature paints a complex picture w...

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Main Author: Selod, Harris
Other Authors: Shilpi, Forhad
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : The World Bank, 2021
Series:Policy research working papers
Policy research working papers
World Bank e-Library
World Bank e-Library
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