Economics

Industrial robot applications and individual migration decision: evidence from households in China

M. Zuo, Y. Zhao, et al.

This intriguing study reveals how the application of industrial robots in China influences individuals' migration decisions, suggesting that more robots might mean fewer people moving to certain cities. Conducted by Mahuaqing Zuo, Yuhan Zhao, and Shasha Yu, the research dives deep into the factors that impact these decisions, such as wages and housing prices.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the relationship between industrial robot application (IRA) and individual migration decision (IMD) in China using the conditional logit model and CMDS data. Findings reveal that IRA reduces the probability of the floating population choosing cities with high IRA levels, an effect robust to endogeneity and further tests. The impact is heterogeneous, varying across demographics (education, health, age, marital status, etc.) and city characteristics (location, size, marketization, wages, environment). The mechanism analysis shows IRA affects IMD through wage levels, housing prices, and job availability, reflecting individual utility maximization.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Aug 09, 2024

Authors

Mahuaqing Zuo, Yuhan Zhao, Shasha Yu

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