Emigration / Immigration

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Advantages/disadvantages of emigration/immigration to losing/host country can be seen in the table below

  Advantages Disadvantages
For the host country Extra labour. May bring skills/money. Cultural exchange brings new skills and ideas. A strain on the resources, especially in LEDC’s. Can lead to poor housing being built and poor medical care.
For the losing country Reduces burden on the country as there are fewer people to provide for. Money is sent back to family members from host countries. A loss of labour and skills

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