THE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC EXPECTATION, SOCIAL CAPITAL AND HOPE ON MIGRATION REQUEST AND ACTION

Authors : Şerafettin KELEŞ

Pages : 47-58

Doi:10.15637/jlecon.8.1.05

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Publication Date : 2021-01-11

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, the factors affecting the request and action of migration are examined with empirical method within the scope of neoclassical economic theories and behavioral economic thought. A survey of a selected sample was analyzed with structural equation modeling. There was a linear relationship between migration and economic expectation, social capital and hope. It was found that the Economic Expectation Variable had a very strong negative effect on individuals’ decision to immigrate and desire to migrate insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(γ = -0.99; t = -17.87);. Hope variable has a very strong negative effect on individuals’ migration decision and desire to migrate insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(γ = -0.96; t = -13.66);. The Social Capital Secret Variable has a negatively moderate effect on individuals’ decision to immigrate and desire to migrate insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(γ = -0.48; t = -8.19);. It was seen that economic and political conjuncture was effective in the decision of migration of individuals.
Keywords : Economic Impact, Hope, Social Capital, Behavioral Economics, Migration