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.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing a game with limited resources in your current location but there's another location with abundant resources. Naturally, you would move your game character there for better chances at winning. That's similar to economic migration - moving for better opportunities.
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.
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