Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Social Sciences
First Advisor
Coe, Richard
Keywords
Migration, Mobility, ICT
Area of Concentration
Economics
Abstract
Contrary to public assumption, aggregate domestic migration rates in the United States have declined steadily over the past half-century. Cooke (2012) has advanced the hypothesis that the proliferation of modern information and communication technologies (ICT) are at least partially responsible, as enhanced connectivity has reduced the importance of the workplace as a determinant of geographic placement. This thesis provides further evidence in support of the Cooke hypothesis. Specifically, while individuals historically have a higher migratory propensity if they work in occupations seen to be more ICT-intensive, the work type variable, in relative terms, has reduced significantly over the course of the 44-year study. Additionally, over this period, economically advantaged individuals with greater access to ICT have experienced a decrease in relative migratory propensity.
Recommended Citation
Crispen, Reese, "A NEW MOBILITY INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF ICT ON US DOMESTIC MIGRATION PATTERNS" (2013). Theses & ETDs. 4755.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/4755