The regional migration system as a lens for studying migration and development

The paper revisits the migration-system approach, offering a more nuanced conceptual device for focused study of migration and, especially, region-level development. The paper outlines the main approaches to migration systems and links the conceptual framework to system-based discussion of regional...

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Main Author: Mika Raunio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Population Research Institute of Väestöliitto 2022-06-01
Series:Finnish Yearbook of Population Research
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Online Access:https://journal.fi/fypr/article/view/120375
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description The paper revisits the migration-system approach, offering a more nuanced conceptual device for focused study of migration and, especially, region-level development. The paper outlines the main approaches to migration systems and links the conceptual framework to system-based discussion of regional development. The tentative conceptual lens formulated for studying the role of migration in regional development, and vice versa, is the regional migration system, or RMS. This conceptual focusing device is developed and tentatively tested in the specific case of Finland’s Seinäjoki city-region. The shape of a regional migration system is recognised by means of statistical data, while qualitative data aid in exploring the system drivers, helping explain their shape and magnitude. Also, the paper discusses the contributions of the multilevel perspective and transition-based approach entailed for applying the RMS concept. The conclusions point to several further applications for the conceptual framework introduced.
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spelling doaj.art-c3b257988eda421ca885edb8c7437e632022-12-22T03:32:34ZengPopulation Research Institute of VäestöliittoFinnish Yearbook of Population Research1796-61831796-61912022-06-015610.23979/fypr.120375The regional migration system as a lens for studying migration and developmentMika Raunio0Migration Institute of Finland The paper revisits the migration-system approach, offering a more nuanced conceptual device for focused study of migration and, especially, region-level development. The paper outlines the main approaches to migration systems and links the conceptual framework to system-based discussion of regional development. The tentative conceptual lens formulated for studying the role of migration in regional development, and vice versa, is the regional migration system, or RMS. This conceptual focusing device is developed and tentatively tested in the specific case of Finland’s Seinäjoki city-region. The shape of a regional migration system is recognised by means of statistical data, while qualitative data aid in exploring the system drivers, helping explain their shape and magnitude. Also, the paper discusses the contributions of the multilevel perspective and transition-based approach entailed for applying the RMS concept. The conclusions point to several further applications for the conceptual framework introduced. https://journal.fi/fypr/article/view/120375migration systemregional migration systemregional developmenttransition
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title The regional migration system as a lens for studying migration and development
title_full The regional migration system as a lens for studying migration and development
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title_short The regional migration system as a lens for studying migration and development
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