Interprefectural Migration Patterns of Young Adults in Japan : An Explanation Using a Nested Logit Model

Abstract

This paper uses a nested logit model to explain the departure and destination choice patterns of the 1979-80 interprefectural migrations of the Japanese in five age groups : 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39, defined as of October 1, 1980.