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Andresen, Will – Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, 2009
A considerable literature exists documenting the migration movements of individuals. For example, James Jasper (2000) has written that Americans "change our residence... more often than any other culture except nomadic tribes". The average American moves every five years, making this compulsion to move an important part of the culture.…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Rural Education, Young Adults, Professional Personnel
Smith, Ryan Lee – Online Submission, 2006
The purpose of this study was to use human capital theory to develop a policy approach towards college student migration in Illinois. A rate of return analysis revealed the social rate of return for college student migrants who return to Illinois and the private rate of return was 15.95%. It was estimated that due to college student migration in…
Descriptors: Migration, College Graduates, College Students, Human Capital