Discuss the impacts of migration on the donor country or the receiving country (12)

Question 1

1) Mexico > Positive - Pressure on local services such as education, healthcare and housing is reduced TIB

Answer 1

There will be less people in the country to demand these services.

Question 2

2) Mexico > Positive - Pressure on jobs is reduced, TMT

Answer 2

Levels of unemployment will fall.

Question 3

3) Mexico > Positive - Birth rate is lowered, TMT

Answer 3

Population growth will slow down.

Question 4

4) Mexico > Positive - Some people who have migrated from Mexico to the US will send back money to their families, TMT

Answer 4

They can invest in their kid’s schooling, food, etc.

Question 5

5) Mexico > Positive - Migrants will learn new skills TMT

Answer 5

They may return to their home country and make use of them there.

Question 6

6) Mexico > Positive - Money sent home TAMT

Answer 6

It will boost the local economy.

Question 7

7) Mexico > Negative - The more active population leave, TMT

Answer 7

It was known as the ‘brain drain’ which resulted in a skills shortage for jobs etc in Mexico.

Question 8

8) Mexico > Negative - Families were divided and the death rates may increase TIDT

Answer 8

The ageing population.

Question 9

9) Mexico > Negative - Family members remaining TMT

Answer 9

They may become dependent on the money being sent home by migrant workers.

Question 10

10) Mexico > Negative - There will be less people working to pay taxes TMT

Answer 10

There will be an impact on the services the government can provide.

Question 11

11) Mexico > Negative - Mainly children and elderly people are left behind TMT

Answer 11

The villages & towns will become ghost towns as no one will want to live there. TMT local businesses will close down (e.g) cafes, restaurants and shops.

Question 12

12) Mexico > Positive - Birth rate is lowered, TMT

Answer 12

There will be less pressure on midwives & hospitals.