Migration Flashcards
1
Q
Countries
A
Mexico to USA
2
Q
Pull factors(6)
A
400 per doctor about $46 000 GDP better housing more jobs 99% literacy rates family in USA
3
Q
Push factors (5)
A
1 800 per doctor $14 000 GDP (about) poor housing 55% literacy 40% unemployment
4
Q
Effect on USA (7)
A
$million on border patrol (like wall) low wages for long hours less jobs for locals strain on economy racial problems cultural enrichment more cases of TB
5
Q
Effect on Mexico (6)
A
less economically active population Men leaving women and fam behind Less partners 6 billion back to Mexico per year Brain drain is occurring out of Mexico. e.g. An estimated 14,000 of the 19,000 Mexicans with doctorates live in the USA
6
Q
Mexicans make up
A
29.5 % of all foreigners in the USA.
