Migration Complexity

Question 1

What are the main reasons behind increasing migration complexity (6 if possible)?

Answer 1

Economic Globalisation
Emancipation of Women
South to south flows are equal to north to south flows
Persecution
Policy changes
Bilateral corridors

Question 2

How does economic globalisation affect migrant complexity?

Answer 2

New places of origin and destination
Remittances
Improved transport and communication

Question 3

How does emancipation of women affect migrant complexity?

Answer 3

More skilled workers overall

More balanced workforce

Question 4

How does south to south migration affect migrant complexity?

Answer 4

More are fleeing conflict

Inc awareness of opportunities in the south

Question 5

What is the name of the line that divides the north and south?

Answer 5

Brandt Line

Question 6

Define international migrant stock:

Answer 6

Number of people born in a country other than which they live in now (including refugees)

Question 7

How does persecution affect migration complexity?

Answer 7

More migrants fleeing for more reasons (economic hardship, political safety, property destruction)

Question 8

What migration policy changes have been made in recent years?

Answer 8

Australia -> Points System

Pakistan -> Pro emigration, promote manpower abroad, support diasporas

Question 9

How have bilateral corridor developments affected migration complexity?

Answer 9

Cost of travel (proximity)
Ease of access and efficiency
Improved employment opportunities

Question 10

What is the major bilateral migration corridor that we looked at?

Answer 10

Mexico to USA