Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Economic migration is the movement of individuals from one region to another for better employment opportunities and living conditions. It is driven by the desire to improve one's economic status rather than escaping persecution or conflict.
Related terms
Brain Drain: The emigration of highly trained or qualified people from a particular country.
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, affecting economic migration patterns.
Push and Pull Factors: Factors that either forcefully push people into migration or attract them to another location, including economic reasons