Abstract
We consider the migration movements of power couples (couples where both members have at least a college degree), half-power and no-power couples within Australia. We explicitly allow for potential association of these movements with local labour market features including perceived job insecurity. The results support an urbanisation hypothesis; partnered college graduates like to live in major cities regardless of their gender or the qualifications of their partner.JEL Classification: J3, J7
Highlights
In an early study of family migration patterns, Costa and Kahn (2000) show that an increasing proportion of America’s power couples were found in large metropolitan areas between 1940 and 1990. Costa and Kahn (2000) argue that this geographical shift for power couples is predominantly due to the greater probability of a successful labour market match for both spouses that larger metropolitan labour markets offer
The couples are divided into four categories based on the education levels of the members: “power” couples; “male” or “female half-power” couples; and “no-power” couples
4 Conclusions We analyse the within country migration movements of on-going couples in Australia between 2002 and 2009
Summary
In an early study of family migration patterns, Costa and Kahn (2000) show that an increasing proportion of America’s power couples (couples where both spouses are college educated to at least Bachelor level) were found in large metropolitan areas between 1940 (when 32 % were) and 1990 (when 50 % were). Costa and Kahn (2000) argue that this geographical shift for power couples is predominantly due to the greater probability of a successful labour market match for both spouses that larger metropolitan labour markets offer.
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