Impacts Of Migration

Question 1

Negative impacts on country of origin

Answer 1

Loss of workers with important skills
Population structure can be adversely affected if migration is gender selective
An ageing population in communities with a large outflow of migrants

Question 2

Positive impacts on countries of destination

Answer 2

If migrants have skills that are in short supply it is a benefit
Greater competition in labour force limits wage rise which helps to keep inflation low
Increases cultural diversity which can enrich communities
Economic stability
An influx of young migrants can reduce rate of population ageing

Question 3

Negative impacts on countries of destination

Answer 3

Migrants may be perceived as taking jobs from people in the long established population
Pressure put on available housing stock causing overcrowding and pushing up prices
Increased demand on health, education and other services
Tension between ethnic groups may increase

Question 4

Positive impacts on migrants

Answer 4

Higher wages
Wide choice of job opportunities
Can provide financial support to their families in other countries
Greater opportunity to develop new skills

Question 5

Negative impacts on migrants

Answer 5

Financial cost of migration is significant
Separation from family and friends in own countries
Risk exploitation in new country
Some migrants, especially illegal ones, risk hazardous journeys

Question 6

Positive impacts on countries of origin

Answer 6

Remittances are a major source of income in some countries as they help alleviate poverty, spur investment and cushion the impact of global recession
Reduce population pressure on resources
Lower level of underemployment
Reduce pressure on housing stock