EQ2 - 3.5b (Russia L2.4) Flashcards
Why are the Polish moving to Slough?
Jobs - unemployment 18.5% highest in all OECD (2005), earn 4-5* more, English 2nd lang
How are Polish moving to Slough?
Communities already established, most visitors are seasonal staying 6 months for agricultural work, low cost airline networks (RyanAir)
What are the benefits in Slough?
Promotes tolerance, economic boost (Poles contributes 3x the cost), skilled and qualified workforce, increased cultural diversity , young (helps w/ageing pop)
What are the problems of Poles migrating to Slough?
10,000 migrants = pressure on health, education, housing, 15 per house,
schools adapted w/EAL provision,
out -migration from SLough therefore funding short based on 2001 census - 15M -> council tax increase
Name 6 characteristics of law wage EU migrants
willing to work for low wages/long hrs/ dangerous condition, live in cheaper outskirts of London, send remittances home, live in existing Pole communities, moved after EU enlargement 2004 (A8)
Name 6 characteristics of Russian Oligarchs
brought Russian commodities industries to generate wealth, living in London = London lifestyle (theatre etc), buy assets in UK, buy expensive property in London, moved after USSR collapse
What is tier 1 economy?
Tier 1 - highly skilled (entrepreneurs, scientists, permanent residence as high earning potential)
What is tier 2?
T2 - skills w/job offer (qualified, employers have to sponsor)
What is tier 3?
T3 - low skilled (hospitality, food processing, agriculture)
What is tier 4 ?
T4 - students
What is tier 5?
T5 - temporary (professional sports people/musicians, stay for limited period)
How do natural resources help global hubs develop?
Oil, physical factors aid growth of industry (relief and minerals), coastline ideal for trade, strategic location (Pacific Rim) encourages investment
How do human resources help global hubs develop?
large labour force, affluence attracts service providers, skilled labour, languages spoken
