2.4 From Russia With Love

Question 1

International Migration

Answer 1

When people leave their country of resident to move to another due to push/pull factors.

Question 2

Global Hub Cities

Answer 2

An urban centre that has significant competitive advantages and that serves a hub within a globalised economic system.

Question 3

Interdependence Between Regions

Answer 3

The dependence of two or more regions on each other.

Question 4

Mass Low-Wage Economic Migration

Answer 4

A large percentage of a population migrating due to poor wages, giving them financial issues, they migrate in the attempt to find a better paying job.

Question 5

Effects Of Migration

Answer 5

Migrations has effects on social, political, and environmental factors for both host and source locations.

Question 6

Oligarchs

Answer 6

People with political and economic power, mainly from Soviet Union.

Question 7

Benefits For Host Country

Answer 7

• Remittances received are invested in the economy, Less unemployment because mans have moved, Wages rise as fewer workers available, New job opportunities, Housing and services less overcrowded.

Question 8

Costs For Host Country

Answer 8

Loss of skilled workers, Loss Of Tax Revenue, Loss Of population to sustain local services, Loss of culture/community, Families divided so social issues, Young migrants dip leaving an ageing population.