Laos migration case study Flashcards
1
Q
what are the main bilateral flows in Laos
A
- more people are leaving due to the wealth that they could gain from going to more economically developed countries
- few people are coming in to Laos, if they are they are coming and expecting to be doing low skilled jobs in a poorly developed country
- USA is a key destination for Laos migrants due to the large amount of economic wealth that can be found in these areas
2
Q
what is a key problem with migration from Laos into Thailand
A
Human trafficking
3
Q
what is a key problem with migration from Laos into Thailand
A
Human trafficking
4
Q
how many immigrants live in Laos
A
22,000
5
Q
what is the GDP of Laos
A
$1,660
6
Q
what is the population of Laos
A
6.8 million people
7
Q
how much higher is the minimum wage in Thailand, than that of Laos
A
3x greater minimum wage per day in Thailand than in Laos
8
Q
how much of the population of Laos, is under the age of 15 years old
A
1/3 of the population
