Explaining the settlement patterns of foreigners in Spain |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Economics, University of Cantabria, Av. Los Castros, s/n, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain;2. Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland;1. Information and Communication Sciences Department, Open University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain;2. Department of Philology and Communication, University of Girona, Girona, Spain;1. Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy, Japan Science and Technology Agency, 5-3 Yombancho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 1028666, Japan;2. The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, 113-8654, Japan;1. Public Policy Research Center, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID, 83725, USA;2. Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID, 83725, USA;1. Henley Business School, University of Reading, Reading RG6 6AH, England, United Kingdom;2. Henley Business School, University of Reading, Henley on Thames, Oxon RG9 3AU, England, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | This paper investigates the settlement patterns of the foreign population across the Spanish provinces over the period 2000–2009 and identifies the key determinants of these patterns. To this end, the paper determines the spatial distribution of foreign residents and, based on it, incorporates explanatory variables into a model designed to understand settlement patterns. After addressing the issue of spatial dependence, the model is estimated at both the aggregate level and for major areas of origin. The results reveal that social networks and economic factors, such as unemployment and per capita income in the hosting provinces, play a key role in explaining foreigners' settlement patterns in Spain. Significant differences exist, however, when areas of origin are allowed for. |
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