Key Terms

Migration flows

How many people move from one country to another every year (international Migration) 

Migration Stock

How many people of immigrant background reside in a country

Net migration

Number of immigrants (came) - Number of emigrants (left)

First Generation

People born in another country (often assuming their parents were born in another country as well)

Second Generation 

People who were born in the country of destination, but their parents (at least one) were born in another country

1.5 Generation

People who were born in the country of origin, but cam to the country of destination at an early age eg before 5 or 11

Positive selection 

Those who have high levels of human capital are more likely to migrate (e.g. they have higher levels of education) compared to their non-migrant counterparts

Hyper - selectivity

Shows the process of double positive selection - Not only are these people often more education than non-migrant from their origin country, but also from their host country