The Migration and Economics Quiz

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the facts and issues relating to the economic aspects of migration, with answers based on the latest official sources of social and economic data. When you have finished click on the button marked "Finished - Get My Score" to see how you've done. For more information, contact the RSA Migration Commission.

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1. In 2004, 17% of UK-born workers had a university degree. What do migrants have in comparison?

more degrees
the same amount
fewer degrees
they cannot be compared because of UK university standards

2. On average, how much do migrants earn compared to UK-born workers?

5% less
13% more
2% more
12% less

3. How much of the public sector workforce is made up of migrants?

3%
15%
6%
9%

4. Compared to UK-born workers, what do migrants earn?

earn less
cannot be compared because they usually work illegally
earn more
earn the same amount

5. How much did international students in UK institutions contribute to the national economy in 2001-2002?

£50 million
£5 billion
£500 million
£5 million

6. In 2001, how much did migrants contribute to the GDP?

10%
3%
7%
14%

7. What role do economic migrants play in the UK economy?

steal jobs from UK-born workers
purposely take advantage of state benefits instead of working
cannot find jobs
fill labour shortages