The Economics of Immigration 2nd Edition by Cynthia Bansak

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Are networks a push or pull factor in the migration decision? Briefly explain. What do economists use as a proxy for migrant networks when estimating a gravity model of migration? Write out an equation for the gravity model of migration that includes the primary features of the model and include your measure for migrant networks. Make sure to define all of your variables in the equation.