Global Migration

What is the main reason why economic migrants move to other countries?

• To escape conflict in their home countries

• To experience different cultures

• To find better work opportunities

• To retire in a country with a lower cost of living

Which group of migrants usually comes from countries where the cost of retirement is expensive?

• Economic migrants

• Retirees

• Refugees

• Skilled workers

What is the main reason why refugees are forced to leave their homes?

• To find better work opportunities

• To retire in a country with a lower cost of living

• To escape conflict in their countries

• To support the economy of their home countries

Which country is one of the top destinations for economic migrants?

• United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• Hong Kong

• Japan

• Britain

What can a large-scale influx of migrants create within the host country?

• Economic benefits

• Cultural diversity

• Tensions

• Improved standard of living

According to a study by Christian Dustmann and Tommaso Frattini, migrants from Europe contributed more to Britain's economy than they benefited from the value of public services. (True/False)

• True

• False

What is the estimated amount of money international migrants sent home in 2015?

• $600 billion

• $60 billion

• $6 billion

• $600 million

What does the International Organization for Migration (IOM) believe about the movement of people around the world?

• It is a negative force

• It is a positive force

• It has no impact

• It is a drain on resources

What does the IOM do to protect migrants' rights?

• Raise awareness of the value of migrants' contributions

• Work with governments

• Create tensions within host countries

• Send money home to their families

What is the main benefit of experiencing multiple cultures in global cities?

• Improved standard of living

• Lower cost of living

• Vibrancy

• Job opportunities