Causes of Migration
_______________ are negative situations or events that hinder migration and end up preventing migrants from reaching their final destination
intervening obstacles
__________ is when a person is migrating out of a country and ___________ is when a person is migrating into a country
emigration, immigration
In 2018, a large number of migrants from Afghanistan and Iraq applied for asylum in the European Union. Which of the following is a pull factor that explains this migration?
A. A high rate of natural increase in the Middle East, leading to overpopulation
B. Armed conflict, driving many people from their home regions in the Middle East
C. Drought and food shortages in the Middle East, leading many people to search for food security
D. Economic growth and employment opportunities in Europe, attracting immigrant workers
D. Economic growth and employment opportunities in Europe, attracting immigrant workers
Identify the different push and pull factors in this scenario:
Mia lives in a city that has little to no crime, great schools, and a large variety of different public services. In order to pay for these different services the government decided to raise taxes, which caused the price of goods to increase. Kweku on the other hand lives in a city that has low taxes, lots of social activities, and a growing business community. But his city does not have quality schools and the government provides little to no services for people.
Mia’s City
Pull Factors: Little to no crime, Great schools, Large variety of public services
Push Factors: High taxes, Higher prices for goods / higher cost of living
Kweku’s City
Pull Factors: Low taxes, Lots of social activities, Growing business community / more economic opportunities
Push Factors: Poor-quality schools, Few government/public services
Identify the different push and pull factors in this scenario:
Pumpkin Spice Latte Land recently entered a recession which has caused the country to see a large increase in unemployment. This rise in unemployment has caused the amount of income taxes collected by the government to decrease, which has forced the government to cut a variety of social programs. In order to try and reduce the impact of the recession the government has decided to get rid of property and business taxes and decrease the amount of regulations on businesses.
Push Factors: Recession, High unemployment, Fewer job opportunities, Cuts to social programs and government services
Pull Factors: No property taxes, No business taxes, Fewer business regulations, More attractive environment for businesses and investment, Potential for future job creation as businesses move in or expand