We develop an empirical model of the interaction of rural fertility and ruralurban migration which incorporates the effects of landholding patterns. Crosssection data for 26 developing countries are used to test the model. The statistical results support the hypothesis of a positive relationship...

The question of whether environmental conditions influence human migration has recently gained considerable attention, driven by claims that global environmental change will displace large populations. Despite this high level of interest, few quantitative studies have investigated the potential...