In this paper, we examine the impact of reductions in barriers to migration on the consumption of households in rural … China. We find that increased migration from rural villages leads to significant increases in consumption per capita, and … per capita both increase with out-migration, and this increase is greater for poorer households. We also establish a …

"This book critically examines the socio-economic impacts of out-migration on households and gender dynamics in rural … economic opportunities. This volume moreover elucidates how male out-migration from rural to urban centres has greatly re … psychology, migration and diaspora studies, South Asian studies, and behavioral studies." …