Four Ways Brain Drain out of Africa is a good thing The Independent
In this article, the author argues that “brain drain” within developing countries is not as dire as most scholars believe. The author argues that four large benefits are often overlooked in the discussion:
- The gains to migrants themselves
- The gains to their families
- Brain circulation
- Stimulation of skill accumulation.
We Just Can’t Cope With Immigration Boom Says Council Express UK
This article discusses the effect of Eastern European immigration on the country’s social services and the growing backlash within the UK.
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Article(s) selected by Staff Member Kathryn Salucka
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