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Competition in the Promised Land: Black Migrants in Northern Cities and Labor Markets (National Bureau of Economic Research Publ,Used
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From 1940 to 1970, nearly four million black migrants left the American rural South to settle in the industrial cities of the North and West. Competition in the Promised Land provides a comprehensive account of the longlasting effects of the influx of black workers on labor markets and urban space in receiving areas.Traditionally, the Great Black Migration has been lauded as a path to general black economic progress. Leah Boustan challenges this view, arguing instead that the migration produced winners and losers within the black community. Boustan shows that migrants themselves gained tremendously, more than doubling their earnings by moving North. But these new arrivals competed with existing black workers, limiting blackwhite wage convergence in Northern labor markets and slowing black economic growth. Furthermore, many white households responded to the black migration by relocating to the suburbs. White flight was motivated not only by neighborhood racial change but also by the desire on the part of white residents to avoid participating in the local public services and fiscal obligations of increasingly diverse cities.Employing historical census data and stateoftheart econometric methods, Competition in the Promised Land revises our understanding of the Great Black Migration and its role in the transformation of American society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Competition in the Promised Land'? A: 'Competition in the Promised Land' examines the effects of the Great Black Migration from the rural South to Northern industrial cities between 1940 and 1970, highlighting the impact on labor markets and urban demographics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Leah Platt Boustan, an expert in economic history and labor economics.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include economic progress among black migrants, competition between new arrivals and existing black workers, and the phenomenon of white flight from urban areas.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Competition in the Promised Land' contains 216 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: In what format is the book available? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical copies.
- Q: When was 'Competition in the Promised Land' published? A: The book was published on June 9, 2020.
- Q: What type of research methods are used in this book? A: The author employs historical census data along with advanced econometric methods to analyze the effects of the Great Black Migration.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: 'Competition in the Promised Land' is suitable for academic research, especially in fields related to economics, history, and sociology.
- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in African American history, labor economics, urban studies, and the socio-economic impacts of migration will benefit from this book.
- Q: Does the book discuss the implications of migration on urban spaces? A: Yes, the book discusses how the influx of black migrants transformed urban spaces, affecting public services and local demographics in receiving cities.