Ravenstein's Laws of Migration: Generalizations stating that most migrants move short distances, migration occurs in steps, and long-distance migrants prefer large cities.
How to apply it: Apply Ravenstein's laws to explain rural-to-urban migration patterns within developing countries.
Course: AP Human Geography · Unit: Population and Migration Patterns and Processes
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