Political & Economic Change in Development
How did the UK's decision to leave the EU (BREXIT) relate to tensions caused by migration?
It led to an increase in crime due to population density.
It aimed to control migration flows better.
It deepened social and ethnic differences.
It encouraged the formation of academic thoughts in the country.
In nations experiencing significant emigration, what change may occur regarding electoral politics?
Extended outreach efforts toward expatriates eligible for absentee voting or diaspora representation initiatives.
Decreasing influence from homeland lobbyists targeting domestic election outcomes.
What impact could migration flows from developing countries into developed ones have on the governance structures of the sending countries?
No significant changes, as governmental structures are typically insulated from short-term demographic shifts.
Expansion of social welfare programs due to remittances sent back by migrants bolstering the economy.
Tightening of authoritarian control as states attempt to prevent migrant outflow that could challenge their regime.
Emigration might reduce internal pressures for unemployment but also enhance brain drain, weakening governance capacity.
What is Brain Drain?
The economic growth resulting from increased migration flows.
The migration of people from rural to urban areas in search of economic opportunities.
The concentration of experts and scholars in one region and their absence in others.
The process of shifting population behavior due to government policies.
In countries experiencing significant youth bulges, how could this demographic trend influence government priorities?
Redirecting funds from infrastructure projects to bolster military spending.
Increased investment in education and job creation initiatives for youth employment opportunities.
Emphasis on pension reforms to address the needs of an aging population.
Focusing healthcare services predominantly toward elder care facilities and systems.
Which outcome is most closely associated with increased urban migration?
Growth of city infrastructure and services
Rising employment in agriculture sector
Decreased investment in public transportation networks
Lower incomes overall in urban areas
In countries experiencing high rates of emigration, what governance-related challenge is most likely to arise?
Brain drain resulting in skill shortages.
Overcrowding leading to increased housing demands.
Strain on education systems due to higher birth rates.
Intensified competition for renewable energy sources.

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When examining societies exhibiting high levels of rural-to-urban migration what governmental challenge is most indicative demographically driven urbanization?
Strengthening border security to mitigate international immigration associated with urban growth.
Decrease in demand for agricultural policies and subsidies given the declining rural populace.
Strain on public services, housing, and transportation infrastructures to cope with the influx of city dwellers.
Investment in advanced telecommunication technologies to bridge the urban-rural divide.
What is the purpose of the one-child policy in China?
To encourage urban exodus and industrialization.
To limit the dangerous increase in the Chinese population.
To address the challenges of changing land use and values.
To promote the integration of regional cultures.
Which policy might a government adopt in response to declining birth rates?
Providing child care benefits
Reducing immigration quotas
Lowering healthcare funding
Increasing retirement age