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Analysis of the Vocational and Residential Preferences of a Rural Population: Application of an Experimental Technique to Rural Slovenia

Zanni, Alberto, Bailey, Alastair, Davidova, Sophia M. (2008) Analysis of the Vocational and Residential Preferences of a Rural Population: Application of an Experimental Technique to Rural Slovenia. Spatial Economic Analysis, 3 (1). pp. 89-114. ISSN 1742-1772. (doi:10.1080/17421770701775465) (KAR id:8979)

Abstract

This study applies Choice Experiments to the analysis of the relative importance of both monetary and non-monetary determinants of vocational choice and spatial labour supply. It identifies the determinants of individuals’ choice of jobs and places of residence, and provides a better understanding of how rural labour adjustments might be managed in a country in transition. The results indicate that while wages are the most important factor influencing employment choice, other determinants affecting working conditions and residence do have a counterbalancing impact on choice. Results suggest that sample respondents do appear to be relatively immobile between sectors and also in terms of migration and commuting. However, our results do identify a range of non-wage determinants that might be used to stimulate mobility.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1080/17421770701775465
Projects: REAPBALK Project QLK-5-CT-2001-01608
Uncontrolled keywords: Choice experiments, labour supply, commuting, rural
Subjects: H Social Sciences
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Kent Business School (do not use)
Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Economics
Funders: European Commission (https://ror.org/00k4n6c32)
Depositing User: Sophia Davidova
Date Deposited: 18 Mar 2009 15:15 UTC
Last Modified: 12 Jul 2022 10:38 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/8979 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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