Abstract
This study specifies and applies a gravity model to provide empirical evidence on determinants of emigration from Turkey to 31 destination European countries over the period between 1960 and 2013. Results under alternative estimation strategies show that economic, demographic and cultural factors have significant influence on migration decision to the destination countries. The model has explanatory power and is useful for testing the given hypothesized determinants of migration from Turkey to 31 European countries from perspective of the country of origin.JEL ClassificationF22, F14, C33
Highlights
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Turkey (2016a), more than 4.5 million Turkish people call Western European countries home today
This study investigates international migration flows from Turkey to destination countries by comprising European countries through rigorous qualitative as well as empirical analysis using a gravity model to reveal different factors affecting the choice of emigration to destination countries
The results indicate that emigration decision from Turkey to Europe is significantly affected by different push and pull factors
Summary
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Turkey (2016a), more than 4.5 million Turkish people call Western European countries home today. In line with these developments and EU citizens’ fears about Turkish migration, this study discusses the determinants of mobility between Turkey and EU via application of an enlarged gravity model.
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