Post-Cold War Migration Patterns

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What factor contributed to the increased demand for migrant labour in North America, Europe, and East Asia?

Economic growth and labour market deregulation (correct)
Political polarization and fiscal crises
Demographic ageing and economic uncertainty
Removal of exit restrictions from former Communist countries

What is a consequence of the diffusion of point-systems in immigration policies?

Stricter border control and restrictions on migrant labour
Reduced global competition for skilled workers
Increased migration from a diverse array of origin countries (correct)
Decreased economic benefits from immigration

What has been the impact of the Great Recession on global migration patterns?

Increased migration from Asia and Latin America
Decreased global competition for skilled workers
Reduced economic uncertainty and fiscal crises
Accentuated rise of new economic powers in Asia and elsewhere (correct)

What is a characteristic of the Gulf region's position in global migration patterns?

Consolidated position as a prime migration destination for migrant workers from South and Southeast Asia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the removal of exit restrictions from former Communist countries?

Boosted East-West labour migration and circulation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the global migration patterns since 2008?

Migration from an increasingly diverse array of origin countries (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in determining the social position of immigrants in destination societies?

Legal status (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a debated topic in the context of emigration's effect on origin countries?

The brain drain versus brain gain debate (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a challenge faced by immigrants in destination societies?

Social isolation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of migration leading to the formation of ethnic minorities?

Racism and marginalization (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that explains why some migrants achieve high levels of socio-economic mobility?

Rapid cultural assimilation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of neoliberal economies?

Sub-contracting and temporary employment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of economic deregulation and globalization for lower income groups?

A deterioration of working conditions, real wages and social security (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some politicians blame migrant workers and asylum seekers for problems?

To rally support by blaming the most vulnerable members of society (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern related to international migration?

The involvement of small fractions of immigrant and immigrant-origin populations in extremist violence and terrorism (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge of integration faced by immigrant populations?

The risk of being blamed for problems not of their making (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of migration according to the text?

An increase in social and cultural change (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common allegation against migrants?

They take away jobs and benefits, and undercut wages (D) Signup and view all the answers