Practice question · Multiple choice
Dual labour market theory locates the primary driver of migration in destination economies rather than countries of origin. What does this distinction imply for policymakers attempting to curb inflows purely through origin-country development aid?
Hints
- Where does the structural pull originate in dual labour market theory?
- Does raising origin incomes eliminate the destination economy's demand for low-wage workers?
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D. Aid cannot stem inflows driven by structural shortages in destination sectors
Why
Targeting origin incomes misses the point: dual labour market theory argues that advanced economies generate an intrinsic structural demand for low-wage labour. Misattributing causes to origin-side household risk or transit funding conflates distinct frameworks.
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