Should out-migration be considered as a measure of economic distress?

Question

Typically, economic distress has been measured in
terms of (high) unemployment and (low) per capita income. Should out-migration be included in these indicators.

Answer 1

This answer's too complicated for average Americans... Try something like... Burritos better than Hamburger, and they'll say, Fuc.k the Mexicans!

Answer 2

Yes. A perfect example within the US is Louisiana. If you want further info, I would suggest you do a little research on the economic situation in Louisiana.
(hint - Louisiana ranks darn near last in everything)

Now, click on the link and look at the out-migration/in-migration numbers for the years 1995-2000.

It is the only state in the South to lose population

http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/census/migration2000/MIG2000_22000.html

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