Where Do Americans Live Abroad?
Open Access
- 1 September 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications
- Vol. 30 (3), 788-802
- https://doi.org/10.1177/019791839603000307
Abstract
This article examines the factors that influence emigration of U.S. citizens. Data from a 1993 survey administered by the U.S. Department of State as part of an evacuation requirements report form the basis for the empirical analysis. The empirical analysis explains the distribution of U.S. citizens residing in 65 foreign countries in terms of economic and political characteristics of the foreign states. The study finds that U.S. citizens are more likely to reside in rich and close countries than in distant and poor countries and that the foreign country's ties to the U.S. immigrant population and the use of the English language are important determinants of where Americans settle abroad. Political conditions and U.S. military presence also influence the choice of foreign residence.Keywords
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