The study determined: if there were economic and/or demographic differences between them which existed prior to out-migration; what were the actual earnings differences between cohorts of return and nonreturn migrants following their migration; and if return migrants experienced an improvement or worsening in earnings relative to cohorts of…

Reviewing traditional migration patterns and processes affecting the South, this article examines the characteristics of nonmetropolitan areas which have experienced growth due to migration and nonmetropolitan areas which have experienced population losses due to migration. (JC)

Presenting the results of a nationwide public opinion survey which addresses the issue of support and/or opposition to specific programs aimed at influencing population distribution, this article focuses upon the policy implications of the survey results. (JC)

The industrial composition of employment growth in urban areas in the 1960s is contrasted with that in rural areas to assess recent strengths and weaknesses of rural economies. The relationship between aggregate labor force growth and aggregate job opportunities in rural areas is analyzed to determine the adequacy of employment opportunities to…