Ernest Ravenstein

Ernest Ravenstein was a 19th-century British geographer known for his work on migration patterns. In 1885, he proposed "Ravenstein's Laws of Migration," which outline key principles regarding why and how people move from one place to another. His observations highlighted trends, such as the tendency for people to migrate short distances, the movement from rural to urban areas, and the influence of economic factors. Ravenstein's ideas laid the groundwork for understanding demographic movements and have influenced migration studies, urban planning, and geography. His work remains relevant in analyzing modern migration issues.