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Migration

Why people move from their native place to another — within a country or across borders — and how migration and brain drain affect both regions.

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What this chapter covers

  1. Types and Nature of Migration

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    • Basics of MigrationMovement of people from native place.
    • Permanent, Temporary and Seasonal MigrationLong-term moves versus short-term, seasonal.
    • Internal MigrationWithin a country; mostly rural-urban.
    • External MigrationBetween countries; emigrants and immigrants.
    • Climate RefugeesForced out by environmental change.

  2. Causes and Impact of Migration

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    • Causes of MigrationPush factors and uneven opportunities.
    • Impact on Donor RegionsLess pressure; lower birth rates.
    • Impact on Receiver RegionsCheaper skilled labour; multi-ethnic society.

  3. Brain Drain

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    • Brain Drain BasicsSkilled, educated people emigrating abroad.
    • Causes of Brain DrainLow pay at home, better abroad.
    • Impact of Brain DrainDonor's loss is receiver's gain.

Try a sample question

How are the remittances sent home by migrants used to benefit the donor region?

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