Rural-urban transformation and village economy in emerging market economies during economic crisis: Empirical evidence from Thailand

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  • Theda Gödecke
  • Hermann Waibel
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OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)205-219
Seitenumfang15
FachzeitschriftCambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society
Jahrgang4
Ausgabenummer2
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 23 Mai 2011

Abstract

Livelihoods of rural households in Asia increasingly rely on off-farm income and remittances while dependence on land declines. This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the role of villages in emerging market economies like Thailand using a typical Thai village as a case study. Results suggest that both agricultural-and migration-oriented livelihood strategies can be useful depending on the macroeconomic conditions. In periods of economic growth, migration contributes to income growth. In spite of long periods of absence, migrants maintain strong ties to their natal village to better cope with situations of economic slowdown.

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Rural-urban transformation and village economy in emerging market economies during economic crisis: Empirical evidence from Thailand. / Gödecke, Theda; Waibel, Hermann.
in: Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, Jahrgang 4, Nr. 2, 23.05.2011, S. 205-219.

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