An economic push factor refers to conditions that drive individuals to leave their home country or region due to unfavorable economic conditions. This could include factors such as:
- High unemployment rates - Lack of job opportunities can push people to seek work elsewhere.
- Low wages - If the income potential in a region is significantly lower compared to other places, it may push residents to migrate.
- Economic instability - Instability such as hyperinflation or economic downturns can lead people to seek more stable conditions elsewhere.
- Lack of access to resources - Limited access to basic resources or services can motivate people to leave in search of better opportunities.
These factors contrast with pull factors, which are conditions that attract individuals to a new location, such as better job opportunities, higher wages, and improved living conditions. Would you like more examples or further distinction between push and pull factors?