Migration Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Pull factors of usa
A
400 per doctor
Gnp= $24750
99/ literacy rates
Life expectancy = 76
2
Q
How much does usa spend on controlling Mexican usa border
A
3.7 million
3
Q
What are impacts of America
A
Illegal immigrants cost millions for USA to guard border
Can be seen as draining economy
Keep wages low which affects Americans
Cause problems due to racial issues
4
Q
What are impacts on Mexico
A
Countryside has shortage of economically active people
Many men are leaving women finding it hard to get a partner
Leave old and very young on their own
Legal and illegal immigrants send 6million back to them
5
Q
Push factors of Mexico
A
Only 1800 per doctor Low paid jobs GNP= $3750 Adult literacy rates only 55/ Life expectancy 72 years 40 / unemployed
