poland

Question 1

A8 countries

Answer 1

eastern european countries that joined the EU in 2004

Question 2

the EU allowed…

Answer 2

free movement of labour

Question 3

amount more people can earn in UK compared to poland

Answer 3

5x

Question 4

no. of polish airports which host cheap airflights to UK

Answer 4

9

Question 5

polands unemployment in 2005 compared to UK

Answer 5

18% compared to 5.1%

Question 6

polands youth unemployment rate

Answer 6

40%

Question 7

average hours a week an A8 worker works

Answer 7

45

Question 8

% of polish immigrants between 18-34

Answer 8

80%

Question 9

polands GDP per capita 2005 vs UKs

Answer 9

12’700
30’900
over hald

Question 10

no. of people applying to enter UK 2006

Answer 10

447’000

Question 11

A8 worker contribution to UK economy (2005)

Answer 11

2.54 bn

Question 12

Poland’s population decrease since 2004

Answer 12

1.4 million

Question 13

example of social issues of this migration

Answer 13

poles faced abuse.
accused of “taking jobs”
northern Ireland- bricks thrown through windows

Question 14

% of A8 country workers applying to enter UK in 2006 from Poland

Answer 14

62%

Question 15

possible negatives to Poland/origin country (socially/demographically) (5)

Answer 15

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

Question 16

possible positives to Poland (socially/demographically) (3)

Answer 16

issues with overpopulation solved (but many disads to counter)
remittance payments
new ideas from returning migrants

Question 17

possible positives of UK/host country (socially/demographically) (2)

Answer 17

reduced risk of ageing pop. - 80% of migrants between 18-34

multicultural societies- adds to vibrancy of urban life, new ideas

Question 18

negatives to UK/host country (socially/demographically) (3)

Answer 18

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

Question 19

possible economic issues for Poland/origin country (3)

Answer 19

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

Question 20

possible economic pros for Poland/origin country (2)

Answer 20

remittances

better skilled workers return

Question 21

possible economic pros for UK/host country (3)

Answer 21

abundance of labour- economic development
migrants fill gaps in workforce/ undesirable jobs
new houses and services requirements make new jobs

Question 22

possible economic problems for UK/host country (2)

Answer 22

remittances - money sent out of country

migrant workers often in poor conditions

Question 23

migration links to health? - links to other side of spec

Answer 23

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

Question 24

% of the ____ new job vacancies filled by migrants in 2004

Answer 24

98%

1.67 million

Question 25

Poland migrants income tax a year

Answer 25

£1.9 billion

Question 26

remmittneces sent hom by polish migrants in first 3 months of 2007

Answer 26

£1 billion

£2’500 each