A Limitation of the Push-Pull Theory Is That It Fails

question 8

Multiple Choice

A limitation of the push-pull theory is that it fails to account for:

• A)economic factors in the sending country.
• B)economic factors in the receiving country.
• C)the fact that many immigrants do not come from relatively poor countries.
• D)unexpected changes in economies.

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Definitions:

Shift

In economics, a change in the position of a demand or supply curve which reflects a change in conditions other than price.

Adverse Supply Shock

A sudden and significant decrease in the supply of a good or service, which typically leads to an increase in prices and can temporarily boost inflation.

Short-run Phillips Curve

A graphical representation showing the inverse relationship between the level of unemployment and the rate of inflation in an economy over the short-term.

Inflation

The degree of uptick in the universal valuation of goods and services, weakening purchase potency.