In the years since World War II, how have economic development and population growth altered world migration patterns?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
Students should recognize that since World War II wealthy nations have generally remained wealthy and poor nations have remained poor. In wealthy nations, population growth has slowed, creating a shortage of working-age people. Some countries have allowed or even encouraged immigration to supply workers. Others, such as Japan, have tightened restrictions on immigration. Japan has compensated for its aging population by investing heavily in robots and other technological responses. In poor nations, population growth has soared, producing a large excess population for which there are no jobs, as the economy has not expanded sufficiently to provide them. Many people move from rural areas to cities, seeking economic advancement, health care, and education. Others migrate overseas to find those opportunities.
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