Using your readings on political economy, summarize in 500 words what you understand about the
political economy of migration. Use the examples provided in the readings to support your explanations.
Next, think about the 'Right to the City' approach. Do you think this approach conflicts with the political
economy approach to migration? In other words, should immigrants only be welcome if they add some
value to a city? Why or why not? Explain your position in 500 words. Support your arguments with
examples from either assigned or other readings that you find online.
Assigned Readings:
Right to the City and COVID:https://www.refugeesinternational.org/reports/2020/3/19/responding-to-the-
covid-19-crisis-while-protecting-asylum-seekers
Migrants and the City
News report: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy-cities-immigration-analys/theyre-addicted-
to-me-how-immigrants-keep-u-s-heartland-cities-afloat-idUSKBN20S1CJ
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