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What is Brain Drain

Chapter 13
Handbook of Research on the Regulation of the Modern Global Migration and Economic Crisis
Relocation of highly skilled, highly educated professionals in search of better work and living conditions.
Published in Chapter:
No Pain, No Gain: Implications of Talent Migration for World Economies
Larissa Margareta Batrancea (Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6334-5.ch013
Abstract
The chapter delves into an engaging and timely topic concerning talent migration and the overall implications it has on economies around the world. The chapter offers details on factors that influence talent migration, future trends regarding this phenomenon, and current changes in the labor market. It is built on official statistics, international reports of well-known organizations, scientific studies, and media outlets covering the topic. Besides informing on the impact of talent migration, important policy implications are also addressed.
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Current Trends in Human Capital Formation
The migration of intelligent, skilled, or capable professionals within a given field or geographic region to another country, economic sector, or field.
Published in Chapter: Current Trends in Human Capital Formation; From: Human Capital Formation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Black Africans' Migration to Europe: Historical Migration Trends, Current Migration Processes, and Its Effects
Is a term commonly used to refer to the emigration of a country’s most highly skilled individuals out of the country of origin. It signifies the loss of intellectual capital of the country of origin.
Published in Chapter: Black Africans' Migration to Europe: Historical Migration Trends, Current Migration Processes, and Its Effects; From: The Evolution of Black African Entrepreneurship in the UK
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The Value of the Mature Worker: Knowledge Management/Transfer in the 21st Century
A loss of vital resources, in this case the knowledge and experiences of mature workers in the workplace, without access to a replacement or replenishment of those resources.
Published in Chapter: The Value of the Mature Worker: Knowledge Management/Transfer in the 21st Century; From: Strategies for Attracting, Maintaining, and Balancing a Mature Workforce
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International Labor Migration in a Globalizing Economy: Historical Dynamics and Prospects of Development
Emigration of trained and talented individuals from the country of origin to another country resulting in a depletion of skills resources in the former.
Published in Chapter: International Labor Migration in a Globalizing Economy: Historical Dynamics and Prospects of Development; From: Migration and Urbanization: Local Solutions for Global Economic Challenges
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Turning Westward: Information Policies in Post Communist Romania and Bulgaria
A large emigration of individuals with technical skills or knowledge, normally due to conflict, lack of opportunity, political instability, or health risks. Brain drain is usually regarded as an economic cost, since emigrants usually take with them the fraction of value of their training sponsored by the government.
Published in Chapter: Turning Westward: Information Policies in Post Communist Romania and Bulgaria; From: Handbook of Research on Information Communication Technology Policy: Trends, Issues and Advancements
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Strategies for Effective Adaptation: The Case of the OECD Member States
A territorial movement of highly skilled and qualified migrants in order to change permanent residence or temporary stay in the territory for study.
Published in Chapter: Strategies for Effective Adaptation: The Case of the OECD Member States; From: Migration and Urbanization: Local Solutions for Global Economic Challenges
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The Caribbean Community: A Promise yet Unfulfilled
The loss of intellectual capacity in a nation, mostly triggered by unattractive economic perspectives.
Published in Chapter: The Caribbean Community: A Promise yet Unfulfilled; From: Handbook of Research on Economic Growth and Technological Change in Latin America
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