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Do local residents value federal transfers? Evidence from interprovincial migration in Canada

Authors :
Bakhshi, Samira
Olfert, M. Rose
Partridge, Mark D.
Weseen, Simon
Source :
Public Finance Review. May, 2009, Vol. 37 Issue 3, p235, 34 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

A study was conducted to evaluate federal equalization transfer payments in Canada. Trends show that federal payments to disadvantaged subnational units are often advocated to avoid inefficient migration. Findings indicate that federal transfers have virtually no impact on net migration.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10911421
Volume :
37
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Public Finance Review
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.204907557