What is brain drain?
the loss of skilled or educated workers from one country to another
How many highly educated Indians leave their country every year?
over 3 million
Percentage of study abroad students who do not go home after their studies are finished
20%
Name some jobs that are commonly lost due to brain drain
doctors, nurses, engineers
What percentage of Nigerian doctors work abroad?
50%
How many doctors Nigeria has vs. how many they should have:
1/6000 instead of 1/600 people
What is a negative effect of brain drain on the home country?
lose workers and economic growth potential
What is a positive effect of brain drain on the home country?
Workers who left send money back home
What countries do half of Tonga's population live in?
Australia and New Zealand
What % of Tonga's money comes from overseas workers?
40%
What is migration?
movement from one place to another, often to settle in the new place
What are the two kinds of factors that make people leave their country to go live in another country?
push and pull
What are the three categories of reasons why people migrate?
economic, social, environmental
Example of economic push factors:
lack of jobs, lack of economic growth
Example of economic pull factors:
good jobs, strong economy
example of social push factors
low quality medical care, housing, and education
