Dual Labor Market Theory and Neo-Classical Migration Theory

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According to dual labor market theory, what happens to the rate of wage and productivity in the modern sector?

Rate of wage and productivity both decrease

Rate of wage decreases and productivity increases (correct)

Rate of wage increases and productivity decreases

Rate of wage and productivity both increase

What is one limitation of dual labor market theory, as mentioned in the text?

Lack of data on wage differentials

Doesn't differentiate between modern and traditional sectors

Overcrowdedness of receiving countries and manpower loss of sending countries are not recognized (correct)

No consideration for economic factors in labor movements

According to neo-classical macroeconomic theory, when will labor movement come to an end?

When wage becomes equal between receiving and sending countries (correct)

When there is complete economic equality globally

When there are more opportunities in the receiving country

When wage differential is at its highest

What is a major critique of neo-classical macroeconomic theory mentioned in the text?

It only focuses on wage differentials as the driving force of migration Signup and view all the answers

What does neo-classical macroeconomic theory consider as the main explanatory factor for labor migration?

Wage differential between sending and receiving countries Signup and view all the answers

Which theory focuses on the political causality of migration?

Dependency theory Signup and view all the answers

What does the meso-level theory of migration emphasize?

Social capital and familial relationships Signup and view all the answers

According to the dependency theory, migration is the result of:

Unequal power dynamics between industrialized and agricultural sectors Signup and view all the answers

Which factors are explained by the political causality theory as reasons for migration?

High level of violence and absence of democracy Signup and view all the answers

In the context of migration, what does social capital refer to?

Access to resources through networks and relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that the exploitation of periphery by industrialized centers leads to migration?

Dependency theory Signup and view all the answers

What does the labour movement theory focus on in the context of migration?

Movement of workers across industries Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of the Theory of the new economy of migration mentioned in the text?

Diversification of income Signup and view all the answers

In the context of migration, according to the Theory of migration networks, what is a network composed of?

Interpersonal relations Signup and view all the answers

What motivates individuals to migrate based on the Theory of the new economy of migration?

Ensuring the survival of their family Signup and view all the answers

According to the Theory of migration networks, what can migrants access through their networks in the host countries?

Job opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the family in the decision-making process of migration as per the Theory of the new economy of migration?

Ensuring the survival of migrants Signup and view all the answers

How does the Theory of migration networks enhance the opportunities for migrants?

By offering a chance to encounter various occasions Signup and view all the answers

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