Consequences of Migration: Sending Countries
Students will explore the impacts of emigration on countries from which migrants originate, including remittances and brain drain.
Key Questions
- Analyze the economic effects of remittances on sending countries.
- Explain the concept of 'brain drain' and its implications for development.
- Evaluate the social and demographic changes in communities with high rates of emigration.
Common Core State Standards
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