This study explores the extent to which migration has contributed to improved living standards of individuals in Tanzania. Using longitudinal data on individuals, the authors estimate the impact of migration on consumption growth between 1991 and 2004. The analysis addresses concerns about heterogeneity and unobservable factors correlated with both income changes and the decision to migrate. The findings show that migration adds 36 percentage points...
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2008/12/01
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政策研究报告
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WPS4798
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1
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2010/07/01
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Migration and economic mobility in Tanzania : evidence from a tracking survey
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consumption growth