Demographic, environmental, social, economic, health and political implications of migration
When people migrate, they change both the place they leave and the place they arrive. These changes affect population structure, the economy, health services, and politics.
Real World
Polish emigration to the UK after EU accession in 2004 left Polish rural areas with labour shortages and an ageing population, while the UK gained a young, skilled workforce that boosted GDP — the same migration flow created contrasting impacts in origin and destination.
Exam Focus
Structure answers around origin vs destination country impacts across multiple dimensions; one-sided answers focusing only on the destination country are a common mark-capping error.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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