Globalisation and Migration Concepts

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Globalisation

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Globalisation is the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

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Reasons for rural-urban migration

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1. Employment opportunities 2. Better living standards 3. Access to education and healthcare

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Remittances

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Remittances are funds transferred by migrants to their home country, often to support family members.

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Land-grabbing

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Land-grabbing refers to the contentious issue of large-scale land acquisitions, often by foreign investors, which can displace local communities.

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Push factors for Mexico-USA migration

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1. Economic instability 2. Violence and crime

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Example of a superpower city

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New York City

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Economic drivers of globalisation

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1. Trade liberalization 2. Technological advancements 3. Foreign direct investment

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Asylum seeker

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An asylum seeker is a person who has left their home country as a political refugee and is seeking asylum in another.

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Management of the refugee crisis in Syria

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The management of the Syrian refugee crisis involves international aid, resettlement programs, and regional support from neighboring countries.

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Negative economic impacts of globalisation

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1. Job displacement 2. Wage suppression 3. Increased inequality