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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 205-219 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 23 May 2011 |
Abstract
Livelihoods of rural households in Asia increasingly rely on off-farm income and remittances while dependence on land declines. This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the role of villages in emerging market economies like Thailand using a typical Thai village as a case study. Results suggest that both agricultural-and migration-oriented livelihood strategies can be useful depending on the macroeconomic conditions. In periods of economic growth, migration contributes to income growth. In spite of long periods of absence, migrants maintain strong ties to their natal village to better cope with situations of economic slowdown.
Keywords
- migration, rural-urban relations, social networks, Thailand
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Social Sciences(all)
- Sociology and Political Science
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
- Economics and Econometrics
Sustainable Development Goals
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In: Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, Vol. 4, No. 2, 23.05.2011, p. 205-219.
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