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Does democracy stifle economic growth?

From www.ted.com - November 21, 2012 11:11 AM
TED Talks Economist Yasheng Huang compares China to India, and asks how China's authoritarian rule contributed to its astonishing economic growth -- leading to a big question: Is democracy actually holding India back?

 

This compelling TedTalk explores the links between economic development and governmental style, oversight and influence.  While the speaker mainly discusses politics and economics in the context of China and India, Pakistan, Russia, North and South Korea are all mentioned.      


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Matt Mallinson's comment, November 21, 2012 11:11 AM
Democracy can stifle economic growth. War will definitely stifle economic growth. North Korea doesn't look like they're going to stop fighting South Korea, if only they would combine their lands, they would probably be a much better nation as one.
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God Grew Tired of Us

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From education.nationalgeographic.com - November 7, 2012 3:41 PM

The story of the "Lost Boys" of Sudan is a heartbreaking and inspiring tale of youth caught in cultural and geopolitical conflicts and fored to leave their homes. The film God Grew Tired of Us " tells a moving story of young people overcoming incredible challenges and struggling to improve their own lives and those of family and friends left behind."  Linked here is a lsson plan from National Geographic "to teach students about concepts of migration, cultural mosaics, sense of place, and forces of cooperation and conflict among communities" using this 90 minute documentary.  The film can be viewed online on HULU as well as other media outlets.  

 

Tags: culture, Africa, political, conflict, war, migration, development, APHG. 


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Drug war sparks exodus of affluent Mexicans

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From www.washingtonpost.com - October 10, 2012 10:18 AM
Tens of thousands of well-off Mexicans have moved north of the border in a quiet exodus over the past few years, according to local officials, border experts and demographers.

 

The migration from Mexico to the USA has slowed tremendously in the 21st century, but due to the drug violence, the demographic profile of the migrants has changed significantly. 


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Sean Rooney's comment, September 20, 2012 3:14 PM
Drug violence plays a crucial role in Mexico. The government needs to address the drug problem in Mexico. The current system is clearly not working out and will get worse in the long run. I agree with the notion of corruption has a crucial impact on the Mexican government. We discussed in class that officials "turn their heads" in these situations. I am curious to see if drug violence improves in the long run.
Derek Ethier's comment, September 20, 2012 10:12 PM
In some cases, wealthy Mexican drug lords have more power than local and even national government. The dangers of Mexico have even deferred tourism. In one instance, a newly wed bride watched her husband get decapitated by drug lords while they were abducted after jet skiing. Affluent Mexicans who have the ability to flee the country wisely do so, and who can blame them?
Joshua Choiniere's comment, September 21, 2012 3:27 PM
This story reminds me of the Dutch Africans who moved from their settlements and went futher into the country to avoid British colonalism. Although far apart and not the same conditions i found the migration of the people to be similar in comparison with the affulnt Mexicans that are afriad for their safety. The people are so afriad for their lives that there willing to leave everything and move just to preserve there life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. I have no problem with this group of people migrating to the U.S because if they stay the powerful drug cartel will harress them and kill them.
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Interactive maps Mexico-USA migration channels

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From geo-mexico.com - October 10, 2012 10:20 AM
In several previous posts we have looked at specific migration channels connecting Mexico to the USA: From Morelos to Minnesota; case study of a migrant...

 

An excellent way to show examples of chain migration and the gravity model...students will understand the concepts with concretes examples. These interactive maps have crisp geo-visualizations of the migratory flows.


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Derek Ethier's comment, September 20, 2012 10:51 PM
Ethnic groups have always been drawn to areas where there kinsmen reside. This map reinforces this idea. Texas and California are obvious destinations due to proximity, but Chicago shows how migrants join family and others with ethnic ties to maintain heritage and feel closer to home. Chicago has a large minority population, which also contributes to this.
Benjamin DeRita's comment, September 24, 2012 1:28 PM
For the majority of regions the migration percentages are seemingly obvious and to be expected. However, am surprised to see a region such as Guerrero have a high concentration of relocation to Raleigh, NC. Also Guerrero seems unique where it has no clear dominant destination compared to many of its neighbors. Outside of Chicago (1) the next four cities are essentially receiving equal migration.
Sam Capron's curator insight, February 7, 12:32 PM

I found this map very interesting because my original thought was that the most migration would take place close to the boarders and flow exponentially outward. The fact that Chicago has more migration from Mexico than Texas, Arizona, or California kind of throws a wrench in that hypothesis. Perhaps migration is not based so much on location, but rather what work is available in the region, how strict the local laws on immigration are, and if there is family in the area.
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For Mexicans Looking North, a New Calculus Favors Home

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From www.nytimes.com - October 10, 2012 10:18 AM

This is an excellent source for the under-report DECLINE of undocumented migration into the United States.   "Economic, demographic and social changes in Mexico are suppressing illegal immigration as much as the poor economy or legal crackdowns in the United States."


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Derek Ethier's comment, September 20, 2012 10:09 PM
Although migration may be declining, this does not take into account the children born of illegal immigrants. This increased the U.S. population and avoids statistics of illegals since children born here are United States citizens. Aside from that, there are many factors that have led to the reduction in illegal immigration to the United States from Mexico. The job market in this country is poor, so it would be futile for Mexicans to journey here in search of a better life.
Elizabeth Allen's comment, September 24, 2012 12:21 PM
This is an eye-opening article. I did not know that migration rates were lowering. It is an informative read that allows the reader to recognize that times are changing. Mexico is advancing in many aspects, such as educaton. Mexicans rather keep their family ties stong and remain in Mexico. With better educational opportunities they are able to stay in Mexico. also stricter border control and high migration expenses help to keep the potential migrates in their home country; which is where they rather be. The risks outweigh the benefits.
Stephanie Cordeiro's comment, October 7, 2012 12:16 AM
This article is funny because we were always worried about illegal immigrants entering the U.S from Mexico, and look at it now, Mexicans don’t even want to come to the U.S because they say they are better off staying in Mexico. I never even knew this; that the migration were decreasing as well. But I can relate to this; I have some family members in Portugal, and they don’t want to move here for a better life, they’d rather just stay in Portugal. The U.S isn’t really attractive to people because we are enforcing such rules!!! Well, this is what the U.S wants, to stop illegal immigrants from coming; well, we are getting that because Mexicans don’t want to come!! Also, there hasn’t been much childbirth, so that is a major factor because there are less people, and that will lead to less people trying to get into the U.S. Since education and employment have expanded in Mexico, there really is no need for Mexicans to enter the U.S. They will be better off there!! It is also much more dangerous to enter the U.S now because we have many officials guarding the border. The U.S just doesn’t look like the dreamland anymore; besides, if Mexico has more there now, then they can stay there!! In my opinion, the U.S isn’t a dreamland anymore and the economy has gone downhill!!
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