Impact of Immigration on the U.K Labour Market

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “U.K Labour Market” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “labour Market” and its relation with “International Market”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Labour Market” and tries to gauge its effect on “International Market”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “showing the impact on immigration on the labour market of U.k” and tries to describe the overall effect of “international market”.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Introduction1

Structure of Dissertation1

Introduction1

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW5

Labor government5

Migration and Education7

The structure of work12

The British economic policy15

National Socialism18

Transnationals20

Determinants of immigration and emigration20

Skilled and Unskilled Labor22

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY26

Research Methodology26

Research Methodology26

Empirical Methodology26

Secondary Research28

Qualitative Research29

Questionnaire32

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS33

Discussion33

Analysis45

One-Sample Statistics45

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION53

Conclusion53

Recommendations56

REFERENCES57

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction

There is an extensive literature on migrants moving to host countries from their homes and their native countries. There has been a strong emphasis on the drivers of migration. Although other factors such as social networks have been seen as an important factor, but other factors are secondary in significance. This chapter intends to explore the degree to which social factors are less important than factors that influencing migration decisions. Furthermore, there will be an exploration into how social networks and in particular transnational ties influence migration decisions. Within the migration literature, our understanding of the motivations and determinants of highly skilled migration remains somewhat limited. This is surprising given that this group have made a critical contribution to different labour markets. And governments and companies are keen to implement policies to attract these workers. Again it is not clear whether this group move through formal structures such as internal company transfers, or as students, or for other purposes. This work explores the key factors that would drive highly skilled migrants to leave their host and home countries. The chapter adopts a case study approach and focuses on a group of highly skilled British expatriates working in a range of sectors around Vancouver.

Structure of Dissertation

Introduction

There has tended to be a strong emphasis on the determinants or international mobility within the migration. Individuals do not always have the necessary means to determine the costs of moving compared to staying in a country. As result shows, Scholars have also focused on the social aspects of migration. Family members and social networks are considered critical factors in influencing migration decisions. Economists have considered the Importance of other factors such as 'opportunity costs (job opportunities). 'Direct costs' (transportation and moving expenses) and 'psychic costs' (the ...