internal migration Flashcards
where is the majority of internal migration to
from North to south, particularly London
migration
when a person changes there permanent residence and lives in a new location for at least a year.
what was the percentage of internal migration 2014-2015
2.85 million people
what is the most common age for internal migration and why
early adulthood, 19
most high ranking unis reside in the south, leading those to move for educational prospects.
when is the second peak of internal migration and why
age 22
move down to south as job opportunities are broader and unique than north.
Private sector/ quaternary sector jobs more frequent in south.
why are public sector jobs mor common in south
resides by English channel, increasing connections to other countries, facilitating economic growth.
statistically, how many private sector jobs are reported to be in London
80%
why and where do people internally migrate from London
-those who gained private sector jobs, may be grown up and more economically stable.
-choose to have children and settle down in a quieter area of south.
-family can still have access to highly invested properties such as education and developed housing without having to live with issues associating an urban area.
what is privatisation
when a government owned property becomes owned by a private nongovernment party.
what happened to coal industry post 1979
protected by privatisation due to large union but asked to cut production to remain economically viable, leading to a loss in jobs
miners went on strike, Thatcher closed mines leading to a decrease in industry in north
issues of privatisation
businesses could grow faster as less regulated leading to the souths economy to strengthen.
