Economics of Migration – Flashcards
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Which of the following statements about factors that encourage migration to the United States is false?
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NOT A Some immigrants remain permanently in the US after finding a job.
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Larger countries receive more money in remittances than smaller countries.
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true
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An immigrant is distinct from an emigrant. Immigrants can best be described as people who are __________.
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C. arriving to a new home country
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Which of the following statements about the migration of workers to other countries is false?
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C Remittances represent capital flow from the home country to the host country.
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Which of the following best defines the term migrant worker?
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C. a person who works in a country in which he or she does not hold citizenship
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What were the top three nations receiving remittances in 2004?
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A. India, China, and Mexico
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Migrant workers who fill employment needs in their host country often send remittances to their home countries.
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true
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Which of the following statements about remittances is false?
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D. Remittances are funds transferred from a worker's home country to his or her host country.
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Islands, small nations, unstable nations, and impoverished countries are least likely to be affected by the brain drain phenomenon.
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False
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Which of the following statements about remittances sent by migrant workers is true?
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B. Remittances provide income to the home country.
