Syrian Refugees and the Migration Dynamics of Jordanians: Moving In or Moving Out?

B-Tier
Journal: Economic Development & Cultural Change
Year: 2023
Volume: 71
Issue: 4
Pages: 1283 - 1330

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper examines the impact of massive refugee inflows on the mobility patterns of host communities. We rely on panel data from before and after the Syrian war and exploit the geographical distribution of Syrians across Jordanian subdistricts. Using difference in differences, we find that native outflows of the camp-hosting areas increased by 27%. This increased residential mobility out of the camp-hosting areas seems to be triggered by an increase in rents and a crowding out of Jordanian students by Syrians in schools. Our results also show that the Syrian presence increased Jordanians’ job location mobility into the camp areas.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:ucp:ecdecc:doi:10.1086/717281
Journal Field
Development
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25