WorksheetsBrain Drain
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
