1
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Positive Impacts of polish migration
A
> contribute £2.5 billion to the economy
> helped balance the UK’s aging population
2
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Negative Impacts of polish migration
A
> Discrimination/ social tension
> Polish immigrants sent home billions home (not being spent in UK economy)
3
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Push Factors
A
> 40% youth unemployment
> GDP per capita $12,700
4
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Pull Factors
A
> Can earn 5x more but cost of living is only 2x higher
> GDP per capita $30,000
5
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What was the contribution to the Uk economy by A8 migrants?
A
2.5 billion
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