POLA01H3 Lecture Notes - Creative Class, Transnationalism, Knowledge Economy
6 Oct 2014
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In the past, migration was driven by empire building, war, mercantilism and slavery. Emigration is an important factor in making changes in economic and political development. By the 1920"s, there was a shift in migration patterns: controlled migration. By 1930, migration doors were shut; the great depression. Resumption of migration after wwii, but with much stricter regulations. Canada, the united states and great britain do not adopt id cards. Decisions made by individuals and families through cost-benefit analysis. Migration flows greatest from developing countries to developed countries. Example: india and its it workers moving to more developed countries. Wages, status, education, language barrier, children, health, political environment and the long term benefits for the family as a whole. Legal movement between places, aided by transportation technology. Ability to live in more than one place, aided by communications technology and softer membership rules (e. g. dual citizenship) Developed societies are shrinking, developing societies are growing.
