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Interregional migration in socialist countries: the case of China

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This paper analyzes changing interregional migration in China and reveals that the recent eastward migration reverses patterns of migration under Mao. It finds that investment variables are more important than the conventional variables of income and job opportunities in determining China's recent interregional migration. It suggests that both state policy and the global force influence interregional migration, challenging the popular view that the socialist state is the only critical determinant. This paper also criticizes Mao's approach to interregional migration and discusses the impact of migration on development.

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Wei, Y. Interregional migration in socialist countries: the case of China. GeoJournal 41, 205–214 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1006839915869

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