Economic Opportunities Migration

Definition

This refers to the movement of people from one region to another in search of better economic opportunities such as jobs and higher wages.

Related terms

Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Brain Drain: The emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from a particular country.

Immigrants: People who have come into a foreign country with intentions of residing there permanently.