3.7.6 social change: urbanisation and migration Flashcards
What is migration
movement of people between countries or regions
What is immigration
movement of people into a country
What is urbanisation
movement of people from rural areas to urban areas
What is the degree of urbanisation
the percentage of the population living in urban areas
What is demography
the study of statistics such as births, deaths, income or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations
How is the Uk population changing nature
Steady growth in population
significant net inward migration in recent years
an ageing population
slow growth in degree of urbanisation
What are some key business implications of demographic change
-rising population will increase demand
-rapid growth in urbanisation in emerging economies is linked with growth of middle class
impact of net inward migration on public services
ageing population will provide increasing oppourtunities
What are some consumer changes
Online
technology
consumer confience
health and well-being
