Poland And The Uk Flashcards
1
Q
What year did Poland join the EU?
A
2004
2
Q
Why do the polish move to England?
A
- 40% unemployed in rural area
- youth unemployment
- 17% of the population are below poverty line
3
Q
Poland to uk pull factors
A
- GDP per capita $35,900
- 1.4% employed in agriculture
- 14% below poverty line
- higher life expectancy
- better education
- change to Improve skill levels
4
Q
Positive impact of migration for Poland
A
- social, cultural and political link to the uk
- reduce pressure on schools and hospitals
- will return to Poland with greater Wealth and better language skills
- reduce unemployment level
- remittances sent home to relatives in Poland
5
Q
Positive impact of migration for the uk
A
- more skilled workers
- learn more about polish culture
- more tax payed
- can reduce production cost by accepting the minimum wage
6
Q
Negatives impacts of migration for Poland
A
- family division
- loss of skilled workers
- increased dependency ratio
7
Q
Negative impacts of migration for the uk
A
- racial tension
- cost of education for the polish children
- increased pressure on housing
- cost of translation
- increasing population
- cost of health care
