Lesson 4 - Migration Theories

Question 1

5 causes of migration theories

Answer 1

Neoclassical economic
Dual labour market
New economics of labour migration
Relative deprivation
World systems

Question 2

Neoclassical economic theory

Answer 2

Wage differences are most significant push/pull factors

Question 3

Dual labour market theory

Answer 3

Developed states attract migrants
Migrants provide low skill labour
Home population does not provide primary sector

Question 4

New economics of labour migration theory

Answer 4

Individual push/pull factors cannot solely explain flows
Influence of households + groups
E.g, remittance demand

Question 5

Relative deprivation theory

Answer 5

Relative incomes within source community
Successful migrants act as incentive

Question 6

World Systems Theory

Answer 6

Trade causes decline in some nations
Encourages migration
Mitigated by free trade

Question 7

Cultural Heterogeneity

Answer 7

Presence of multiple groups within a regions population

Question 8

Sovereignty

Answer 8

Authority to self govern