What is meant by brain drain?

• emigration of intellectuals

• migration of skilled person to other country

• moving of human capital

• all of the above

Which of these is the best reason that highly skilled workers are referred to as " human capital" ?

• They live in capital cities

• They commit capital crimes

• They are super human

• Just like money, they are considered valuable resources

Which of the following encompasses the causes of brain drain?

• Russia and the European Union

• Race and Culture

• Push Factors and Pull Factors

• Tug of Wars and Push factors

“Brain drain” migration is thought to be the result of

• social and environmental factors in developing countries

• the problems people face in source countries, and the allure of a better life

• families living in different parts of the world

• workers becoming more ambitious

Why does brain drain considered a problem?

• Because underdeveloped countries take all the doctors.

• Because it causes negative effects in the 'home' country.

• Because the United States is a rich country.

• Because there are better jobs elsewhere.

When people emigrate to work abroad

• they may help their families by sending money home

• they usually return home to visit family members

• they benefit from better education systems in the destination countries

• their home countries receive money for higher education

To curb the negative effects of a “brain drain”

• most countries promote innovation

• all governments have policies to stop skilled workers leaving

• Indian migrants are expected to send financial contributions home

• schemes have been implemented in some countries to bring migrants home

The consequences of top three brain drain countries in Malaysia? ( from highest to lowest)

• Australia, Singapore, US

• Singapore, US, Australia

• Singapore, Australia, US

• US, Australia, Singapore

The best way to reduce brain-drain is

• Increase the number of good-paying Jobs in the home country

• Start a marketing campaign that encourages young people to attend collage in the home country

• Create more high skilled job in home country

• all of the above

Which of the following NOT an impact of brain drain in developing countries?

• lack of internal capital to develop the country

• increase home country government revenue

• double taxation

• greater levels of poverty