Internal Labor Mobility in Central Europe and the Baltic Region

Erwin R. Tiongson, Pierella Paci, Mateusz Walewski, Jacek Liwiński and Maria M. Stoilkova

No 6598 in World Bank Publications - Books from The World Bank Group

Abstract: Drawing from a variety of data sources and utilizing a common empirical framework and estimation strategy, this study identifies patterns and statistical profiles of geographical mobility. It finds internal migration to be generally low and highly concentrated among better-educated, young, and single workers. This suggests that migration is more likely to reinforce existing inequalities than to act as an equalizing phenomenon. By way of contrast, commuting flows have grown over time and are more responsive to regional economic differentials. The findings suggest the need for appropriate and country-tailored policy measures designed to increase the responsiveness of labor flows to market conditions.

Keywords: Social Protections and Labor-Labor Policies Social Protections and Labor-Labor Markets Health; Nutrition and Population-Population Policies Governance-Youth and Governance Health; Nutrition and Population (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
ISBN: 978-0-8213-7090-2
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