According to Lewis’s model, what is the primary reason for migration from rural to urban areas?

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1 Jun 2019
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28 May 2026

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Lewis’s model suggests that rural-urban migration is mainly driven by the expectation of higher earnings in urban areas, rather than just the difference in current wages or infrastructure quality.

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