Explain the arguments for and against managing international migration
Explain the arguments for and against managing international migration
International migration occurs when people cross country borders. International migration occurs for many reasons. Many people leave their home countries in order to look for economic opportunities in another country. Others migrate to be with family members who have migrated or because of political conditions in their countries. Education is another reason for international migration, as students pursue their studies abroad. It is estimated that there are up to 192 million migrants worldwide and many bring a wide range of economic and other benefits to the receiving country. A British report shows that, between 1999 and 2000, migrants in the UK contributed $4bn (£2.1bn) more in taxes than they received in benefits. So, the receiving country is able to make more money from taxes paid by the migrants, which can then be used to improve infrastructure and health care etc. Moreover, migrants are often willing to work for less money so, as well as making money from their taxes, the receiving country also gains a source of cheap labour. Migrants also make a significant contribution to the economies of their home states, the report says, with returning cash flow sometimes exceeding official development aid. It is estimated that migrant workers sent back more than $100bn (£55bn) to their countries of origin in 2004. Furthermore, although many skilled workers abandon their home countries seeking higher pay abroad, many can be encouraged to return home bringing acquired skills and experience - a process known as "brain gain". Some UK newspapers (and citizens) took and continue to take a very negative attitude towards migrants. They are accused of depriving UK workers of jobs and taking advantage of the UK’s benefits system. However, the critics chose to ignore four facts:
• the jobs that many of them take up are mainly low-paid jobs in factories, hotels, farming and care homes. Such jobs are often
International migration occurs when people cross country borders. International migration occurs for many reasons. Many people leave their home countries in order to look for economic opportunities in another country. Others migrate to be with family members who have migrated or because of political conditions in their countries. Education is another reason for international migration, as students pursue their studies abroad. It is estimated that there are up to 192 million migrants worldwide and many bring a wide range of economic and other benefits to the receiving country. A British report shows that, between 1999 and 2000, migrants in the UK contributed $4bn (£2.1bn) more in taxes than they received in benefits. So, the receiving country is able to make more money from taxes paid by the migrants, which can then be used to improve infrastructure and health care etc. Moreover, migrants are often willing to work for less money so, as well as making money from their taxes, the receiving country also gains a source of cheap labour. Migrants also make a significant contribution to the economies of their home states, the report says, with returning cash flow sometimes exceeding official development aid. It is estimated that migrant workers sent back more than $100bn (£55bn) to their countries of origin in 2004. Furthermore, although many skilled workers abandon their home countries seeking higher pay abroad, many can be encouraged to return home bringing acquired skills and experience - a process known as "brain gain". Some UK newspapers (and citizens) took and continue to take a very negative attitude towards migrants. They are accused of depriving UK workers of jobs and taking advantage of the UK’s benefits system. However, the critics chose to ignore four facts:
• the jobs that many of them take up are mainly low-paid jobs in factories, hotels, farming and care homes. Such jobs are often