Abstract

Internal migration is a phenomenon with serious social consequences, particularly
in developing countries. Between the demographic issues of low population in some
areas to overpopulation in others to the emergency of low-quality employment, it becomes
relevant to understand how it fits inside the research of economic development and try to
grasp its causes as well. This paper aims to perform a critical review of the current theories
around internal migration.

JEL Classification: B29; J61; J10.