18 Questions
According to dual labor market theory, what happens to the rate of wage and productivity in the modern sector?
Rate of wage decreases and productivity increases
What is one limitation of dual labor market theory, as mentioned in the text?
Overcrowdedness of receiving countries and manpower loss of sending countries are not recognized
According to neo-classical macroeconomic theory, when will labor movement come to an end?
When wage becomes equal between receiving and sending countries
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
What does neo-classical macroeconomic theory consider as the main explanatory factor for labor migration?
Wage differential between sending and receiving countries
Which theory focuses on the political causality of migration?
Dependency theory
What does the meso-level theory of migration emphasize?
Social capital and familial relationships
According to the dependency theory, migration is the result of:
Unequal power dynamics between industrialized and agricultural sectors
Which factors are explained by the political causality theory as reasons for migration?
High level of violence and absence of democracy
In the context of migration, what does social capital refer to?
Access to resources through networks and relationships
Which theory suggests that the exploitation of periphery by industrialized centers leads to migration?
Dependency theory
What does the labour movement theory focus on in the context of migration?
Movement of workers across industries
What is the emphasis of the Theory of the new economy of migration mentioned in the text?
Diversification of income
In the context of migration, according to the Theory of migration networks, what is a network composed of?
Interpersonal relations
What motivates individuals to migrate based on the Theory of the new economy of migration?
Ensuring the survival of their family
According to the Theory of migration networks, what can migrants access through their networks in the host countries?
Job opportunities
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
How does the Theory of migration networks enhance the opportunities for migrants?
By offering a chance to encounter various occasions
Explore the concepts of Dual Labor Market Theory, which explains the movement of people from traditional to modern sectors, and Neo-Classical Migration Theory which focuses on economic factors driving immigration. Learn about wage rates, productivity, and the benefits to both traditional and modern sectors.
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