Labor migration refers to the movement of individuals from one place to another for the purpose of employment. This phenomenon often occurs when people seek better job opportunities, higher wages, or improved living conditions in different regions or countries. Labor migrants may be skilled or unskilled workers and can face various challenges, including legal barriers, cultural adjustments, and potential exploitation. Overall, labor migration plays a significant role in global economies, impacting both the countries of origin and destination.
Immigration increases the supply of labor
Michael J. Greenwood has written: 'Migration and economic growth in the United States' -- subject(s): Cities and towns, Effect of labor market on, Growth, Industrial location, Internal Migration, Labor supply 'The determinants of labor migration in Mexico' -- subject(s): Internal Migration 'Migration to, from, and within Colorado' -- subject(s): Internal Migration, Population
George J Borjas has written: 'Labor economics' -- subject(s): Labor market, Labor economics 'Self-selection and internal migration in the United States' -- subject(s): Econometric models, Internal Migration, Migration, Internal, Wages
mill migration
The slave trade can be classified as forced migration, where individuals were forcibly removed from their homes and transported to new regions against their will to be used as labor.
Labor is highly mobile. People will move where jobs are. Such as in the Industrial Revolution, factories had a demand for labor which caused a rural to urban migration.
John Odland has written: 'Migration and returns to human capital among young labor force entrants in the Great Lakes region' -- subject(s): Economic conditions, Internal Migration, Labor mobility
Fe R. Arcinas has written: 'Determinants of successful labor migration to the Gulf region' -- subject(s): Return migration
Pradit Charsombut. has written: 'Labor migration from agriculture in Thailand'
A great migration of southern African-Americans to northern cities
Deborah Potts has written: 'African Urban Economies' 'Circular migration in Zimbabwe & contemporary sub-Saharan Africa' -- subject(s): Rural-urban migration, Economic conditions, Internal Migration, Migrant labor
In the Guianas, the patterns of migration reflect historical ties to Europe (especially the Netherlands, France, and the UK), as well as movement within the Caribbean region. Recent migration trends also show an increase in labor migration from neighboring countries in South America, such as Brazil and Venezuela.