What are push and pull factors?

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Push and pull factors are terms used in the study of human migration. Push factors are reasons that people may want to leave an area of residence (persecution, ethnic cleansing, etc.) while pull factors are reasons that people may want to move to a certain area (job opportunities, religious freedom, etc.).
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