New Topics 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Elite worker mobility
A
tax haven seekers
H1B visas allowing skilled workers to come into US
2
Q
Why do immigrants gravitate towards ethnic communities?
A
They will not be discriminated against in the workplace
opportunity and support for workers
3
Q
What is bad and good about remittances?
A
supports family back home, but normally for consumption and not long term investment
4
Q
Assumptions of central place theory (3)
A
- car reduces friction of distance
- everyone wants same goods
- all areas have same retailers
5
Q
Low medium high order goods central place theory
A
candy bar (bought often)
shopping mall
sports team
