A gravity analysis of refugee mobility using mobile phone data

The objective of this study consists in analyzing the determinants internal mobility refugees Turkey. We track down relying on geolocalized mobile phone calls data and bring these measures to a micro-founded gravity model order estimate main drivers refugee across 26 regions 2017. Our results show that movements are sensitive income differentials contribute therefore more efficient allocation labor space. Comparing findings with those individuals non-refugee status, we find variations at origin distance, while less responsive changes destination. These robust way is inferred from choice geographical unit investigation. Further, provide evidence against some alternative explanations such as propensity leave camps, transit through Turkey, social magnet effects sensitivity agricultural business cycles.