The World Systems Theory of Migration Suggests That

question 16

Multiple Choice

The world systems theory of migration suggests that

• A) once migration has begun, it will take on a life of its own.
• B) migration will be perpetuated by international organizations.
• C) peripheral countries send migrants to core countries.
• D) migration is a way to diversify a family's sources of income.

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