Climate Change and Migration: Analyzing the Movement from TRNC to Turkish Cities Using a Gravity Model Approach
Ekonomik Yaklaşım, vol.35, no.133, pp.449-478, 2024 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 35 Issue: 133
- Publication Date: 2024
- Doi Number: 10.5455/ey.42003
- Journal Name: Ekonomik Yaklaşım
- Journal Indexes: EconLit
- Page Numbers: pp.449-478
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
This study examines migration movements from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to Turkey in the context of climate change and economic factors. The study investigates the impacts of rising temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and economic conditions on migration decisions. The Gravity Model explains migration movements, and analyses were conducted using Pooled OLS and Hausman-Taylor methods. The results indicate that rising temperatures in TRNC stimulate migration, whereas high precipitation levels in destination cities play a deterrent role. A negative relationship was also identified between TRNC's per capita GDP and migration.