When do students intend to return? Determinants of students' return intentions using a multinomial logit model

Jan-Jan Soon ()
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Jan-Jan Soon: Department of Economics, University of Otago

No 906, Working Papers from University of Otago, Department of Economics

Abstract: Using a multinomial logit model, this paper looks at the determinants of when tertiary level international students intend to return home upon completion of their studies in New Zealand, be it not return, return immediately, return after some working stint, or return after some further education. Good perceptions of home have a strong positive impact on the probability of returning immediately, with perception of home lifestyle having the strongest impact. Contrary to received wisdom, perception of wage does not play a dominant role in determining when students intend to return home.

Keywords: Students' migration; multinomial logit model; return intention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C25 J61 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 40 pages
Date: 2009-06, Revised 2009-06
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