The Economic Impact of Migration
Analysing the role of skilled migration and international students in the contemporary Australian economy.
Key Questions
- 1How does skilled migration address labor shortages in Australia?
- 2What is the relationship between migration and urban infrastructure planning?
- 3How do international students contribute to Australia's "soft power"?
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