Impacts on Recipient Country- USA

Question 1

Positive- Labour Gap

Answer 1

Short-term labour gap filled, often with migrants filling jobs Americans did not want

Question 2

Positive- Aging Population

Answer 2

Mexican contributions to the US Economy have helped it to deal with its ageing population.

Question 3

Positive- Culture

Answer 3

Mexican culture has had a positive impact on border states e.g. food, music, festivals.

Question 4

Positive- Political Ties

Answer 4

Strengthened political ties between USA and Mexico as the two countries are forced to work more closely to combat the issue.

Question 5

Negative- Unemployment/ Racial Tensions

Answer 5

Recent recession has resulted in increased unemployment and possible racial tensions against Mexicans holding down ‘American’ jobs.

Question 6

Negative- Disease

Answer 6

Mexican migrants can often carry disease over the border and as such diseases such as TB have seen an increase in the border states of the USA

Question 7

Negative- Ghettos

Answer 7

The demand for housing rises and migrants can’t always find suitable accommodation – meaning Ghettos develop in poorest areas.

Question 8

Negative- Education

Answer 8

Increased pressure put on the education system, as schooling has to be provided for the children of migrant workers.

Question 9

Negative- Cost

Answer 9

High cost of illegal migration due to the need for border patrols and holding stations.