Does High Minimum Wage Attract Immigrants?
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Immigration is associated with an effort to get a better living. Therefore, this research analyzes whether the high minimum wage attracts immigrants. This study utilizes secondary data from Indonesian Statistics that cover condition of immigrants in Java, island highest population density. In research, proportion dependent variable. At same time, independent variable and percentage formal jobs prosperity as covariates. The analyzed by regression based on Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS). analysis complemented primary through questionnaires sent some economic experts. Delphi Method. result shows no association between wage. A does not attract people enter area. immigrate. addition, exhibits similar results. expert’s opinion about impact convergence. Not all experts agree migrant considers However, jobs, infrastructure, prosperity, amenities, living costs have
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International journal of social science and human research
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2644-0695', '2644-0679']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v6-i7-74