An Empirical Analysis of Occupational and Economic Attainments of Labour Migrants from Bihar

Abstract

Migration, as an economic process, has been indispensable to the human society. The phenomenon of migration involves various multidimensional aspects; understanding the process of migration therefore requires both macro and micro perspectives. A macro-level analysis involves delineating migration trends and patterns in a geographical space within a given time horizon, and also looking into the broader reasons for migration. On the other hand, a micro-level inquiry entails understanding the migration process in a framework that involves individual and household decisions, which may be backed by both economic and noneconomic(cultural and societal) factors. In the context of labour migration, it can be argued that both macro and micro-level understanding is crucial in ascertaining the causes and economic outcomes of migration. In this context, this paper tries to guage the occupational and economic attainments of Bihari migrants across other states in India.