Abstract
Internal migration represents a historically significant phenomenon in Italy. In recent decades, this phenomenon has increasingly taken the form of selective migration. Indeed, there is a clear increase in the proportion of highly qualified individuals who tend to leave less prosperous areas of the country to concentrate in the wealthier and more dynamic provinces. In this regard, we analyze the determinants of the emigration of graduates from the 103 Italian provinces, considering the period from 2004 to 2016, using a GMM model. In particular, we focus our analysis on the role of so-called social capital rooted in the migrants’ area of origin, as an element capable of influencing relocation choices between provinces by affecting aspects related to the quality of life (e.g., relationships with the parental or the broader social network). The empirical analysis takes into account other possible causes of migration, such as the economic background that influences living conditions and future prospects.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2024 Special Focus—The World on the Move: Understanding Migration in a New Global Age
KEYWORDS
Migration, Social capital, Italian provinces, Regional analysis
