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Peer reviewedHansen, Niles – Social Science Quarterly, 1982
Describes a study which examined the job location preferences of 1981 high school seniors from three very poor, predominantly Mexican-American cities in south Texas. Results indicated that students were willing to move to take advantage of better economic opportunities. There was a tendency to shun Chicago and Detroit. (AM)
Descriptors: Employment, High Schools, Mexican Americans, Relocation
