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?

<p>It only focuses on wage differentials as the driving force of migration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Wage differential between sending and receiving countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory focuses on the political causality of migration?

<p>Dependency theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the meso-level theory of migration emphasize?

<p>Social capital and familial relationships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unequal power dynamics between industrialized and agricultural sectors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>High level of violence and absence of democracy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Access to resources through networks and relationships (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dependency theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Movement of workers across industries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Diversification of income (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Interpersonal relations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ensuring the survival of their family (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Job opportunities (D)</p> 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?

<p>Ensuring the survival of migrants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By offering a chance to encounter various occasions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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