poland Flashcards
A8 countries
eastern european countries that joined the EU in 2004
the EU allowed…
free movement of labour
amount more people can earn in UK compared to poland
5x
no. of polish airports which host cheap airflights to UK
9
polands unemployment in 2005 compared to UK
18% compared to 5.1%
polands youth unemployment rate
40%
average hours a week an A8 worker works
45
% of polish immigrants between 18-34
80%
polands GDP per capita 2005 vs UKs
12’700
30’900
over hald
no. of people applying to enter UK 2006
447’000
A8 worker contribution to UK economy (2005)
2.54 bn
Poland’s population decrease since 2004
1.4 million
example of social issues of this migration
poles faced abuse.
accused of “taking jobs”
northern Ireland- bricks thrown through windows
% of A8 country workers applying to enter UK in 2006 from Poland
62%
possible negatives to Poland/origin country (socially/demographically) (5)
working age population falls- 80% of migrants were 18-34
dependency ratio increases
potential for ageing population
families broken up
returning migrants bring unwanted changes back with them
possible positives to Poland (socially/demographically) (3)
issues with overpopulation solved (but many disads to counter)
remittance payments
new ideas from returning migrants
possible positives of UK/host country (socially/demographically) (2)
reduced risk of ageing pop. - 80% of migrants between 18-34
multicultural societies- adds to vibrancy of urban life, new ideas
negatives to UK/host country (socially/demographically) (3)
ghettoising minorities- encourages segregation and intolerance
pressure over jobs and housing causes friction- northern Ireland brick throwing
locals sevices struggle with new languages and increased strain of extra pop
possible economic issues for Poland/origin country (3)
brain drain- reduces economic development
fewer private countries attracted- increased dependence on government. less tax revenue as businesses fail
poorer health left behind- more strain on health service
possible economic pros for Poland/origin country (2)
remittances
better skilled workers return
possible economic pros for UK/host country (3)
abundance of labour- economic development
migrants fill gaps in workforce/ undesirable jobs
new houses and services requirements make new jobs
possible economic problems for UK/host country (2)
remittances - money sent out of country
migrant workers often in poor conditions
migration links to health? - links to other side of spec
migrants bring in new diseases?
migrants arrive with already health issues- however most migrants fit and young
ageing population in Poland- increased strain on healthcare with less tax revenue to fund it
% of the ____ new job vacancies filled by migrants in 2004
98%
1.67 million
Poland migrants income tax a year
£1.9 billion
remmittneces sent hom by polish migrants in first 3 months of 2007
£1 billion
£2’500 each