Poland - Migration

Question 1

Problem (Poland)

Answer 1

• Low wages 1/3 of in uk
• High unemployment (19%)
• ## Bad healthcare

Question 2

Pull factors (Poland)

Answer 2

• More work and higher wages (uk allowed unlimited migration in 2004)
• Good exchange rate - helps families at home

Question 3

Impacts on Poland (Poland)

Answer 3

• Population fell by 0.3% between 2003 and 2007
• Shortage of workers - slows the growth of the economy
• Ecomony was boosted by money sent - €3 billion was sent in 2006

Question 4

Impacts on UK (Poland)

Answer 4

• Population went up
• Boosted economy
• Filling job shortages (NHS)
• Pressure on schools/ education