The causes of migration are varied, complex, and subject to change (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What defines asylum seekers according to migration theory?
What defines asylum seekers according to migration theory?
People fearing persecution in home country
What type of migrants form the majority of all migrants?
What type of migrants form the majority of all migrants?
Economic migrants
Why are migrants often from the middle class rather than the poorest groups?
Why are migrants often from the middle class rather than the poorest groups?
Migration is expensive to undertake
According to Friedmann, what happens to peripheral regions over time?
According to Friedmann, what happens to peripheral regions over time?
They lose resources to core regions
What does Neoclassical Economic Theory identify as the main push/pull factor?
What does Neoclassical Economic Theory identify as the main push/pull factor?
Wage differences
What type of jobs do migrant workers fill according to Dual Labour Market Theory?
What type of jobs do migrant workers fill according to Dual Labour Market Theory?
Lowest-skilled jobs
What helps households improve living conditions in New Economics of Labour Migration?
What helps households improve living conditions in New Economics of Labour Migration?
Remittances from family members
What does World Systems Theory say about former colonies?
What does World Systems Theory say about former colonies?
They may stay dependent on colonisers
In Relative Deprivation Theory, what role do successful migrants play?
In Relative Deprivation Theory, what role do successful migrants play?
They serve as examples for others
What happens to wages when there are lots of workers available?
What happens to wages when there are lots of workers available?
Wages fall as jobs are easy to fill