Economics of Migration Answers

For many people who are educated abroad, a lack of opportunity, a low standard of living, and the political and social conditions in their native country are factors that contribute to their choice not to return home. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Remittances make up large percentages of the GDP in small countries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Migration out of a country often severely affects that nation’s economy. Iran is one example of this. Explain how migration out of Iran has contributed to the country’s brain drain, and describe the effect this has had on the economy.

Immigrant populations in low-income countries are growing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

More than 75% of university-educated professionals from Central America and the Caribbean live abroad. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explain the difference between a seasonal worker and a migrant worker.

What is a migration flow? Describe an example of a modern or historical migration flow.

Explain how remittances from migrant workers create purchasing power in other countries. Why do migrant workers send remittances? What happens with this money?

Describe three problems that migrant workers often face. How could language, working conditions, and economic opportunities cause these groups to struggle?

How do migrant workers contribute to the economy of their country of employment?