The Impact of Natural Disasters on Migration Within Emerging Economies

Natural disasters have been shown to have a significant impact on migration, particularly among individuals who have the resources to move and the human capital potential to succeed after the move. This study expands on prior research by examining the impact of disasters on net-migration into high-growth emerging economies. After controlling for a series of macroeconomic factors, the findings show that the frequency of disasters more so than any other impact measure can influence migration decisions