Brain Drain
Definition
Brain drain refers to the emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from a particular country due to lack of opportunities or better prospects elsewhere.
Analogy
Picture brain drain like a leaking bucket full of water; if you have holes (opportunities abroad) in your bucket (country), you'll lose some water (talented individuals).
Related terms
Human Capital Flight: Similar concept as brain drain, it refers to the emigration of individuals who have received advanced training at home.
Push and Pull Factors: These are reasons or conditions that either force (push) people to move away or attract (pull) them towards a particular area.
Diaspora: This term refers to a large group of people with a similar heritage or homeland who have since moved out to places all over the world.
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What is brain drain?
What is the most effective way to reduce brain drain from less developed countries?
Which approach could most effectively reduce brain drain from developing countries?
How does the concept of brain drain relate to push and pull factors?
How can brain drain from developing nations be alleviated?
In human geography, what does 'brain drain' refer to?
Why would brain drain have a negative impact on a country’s development?
What is a potential negative effect of brain drain on a country's development?
What is the main advantage host countries gain from brain drain?
How does the concept of brain drain impact a country's development?
Which region is most likely to experience a brain drain due to lack of industrial development?
Which contemporary phenomenon demonstrates brain drain at an international level?
What would be an effective solution to mitigate the effects of brain drain from developing countries?
Which condition would most likely cause a 'brain drain' migration pattern?
How does the concept of brain drain relate to push/pull factors in migration?
What does 'Brain Drain' refer to in terms of voluntary migration?
Which solution would best address the brain drain problem caused by voluntary migration of skilled workers?
What is a primary consequence of brain drain from less developed countries?
What is a significant impact brain drain can have on developing countries?
Which scenario best illustrates brain drain?
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