Long-distance Commuting: Challenges and Inequalities

This lecture discusses the increasing trend of long-distance commuting for work-related reasons, exploring the factors driving this phenomenon such as improved transportation options, job market specialization, temporary contracts, and unemployment. It also delves into the concept of 'motility' and how individuals' access and skills influence their mobility choices. The lecture highlights the disparities in mobility capabilities based on economic status, education level, and gender, emphasizing that having the ability to move does not always translate to actual mobility. Furthermore, it examines the impact of economic crises on mobility patterns and the importance of ensuring both the right to mobility and the right to immobility. The discussion concludes by addressing the need to recognize and accommodate diverse mobility preferences to mitigate inequalities in the context of increasing societal pressure for extensive mobility.