Variations in village migration profiles in rural China: An analysis based on the Second National Agricultural Census data
| Authors | Wu, B.; Robinson, B.; Long, W. |
|---|---|
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Type of Publication | Journal Article |
| Journal | Asian and Pacific Migration Journal |
| Volume | 24(2) |
| Pagination | 160 - 1486 |
| Open Access | Yes |
Abstract
Relatively little attention is paid to variations in rural migration at the village level, even though labor-supplying villages present considerable diversity in economic and development profiles. This paper examines the relationships between labor and household migration at the village level and the factors associated with different migration patterns through an analysis of data from Chinas Second National Agricultural Census. The study identified four types of village migration profiles based on labor and household migration data from 4,482 villages in 10 counties across five provinces. The key characteristics of four types of village migration profiles are highlighted and implications for researchers and policy-makers are discussed.
