The Impact of Skilled Migration on Growth for the Post-1980-Globalizers

This thesis gives inside into the theoretical and empirical research with respect to brain drain. It is treating the development of brain drain theories, empirical evidence, development numbers and the macroeconomic impact on the post-1980-globalizers. Recent theoretical and empirical evidence indicated that a brain gain is possible when its impact on human capital is measured. However, the results of this paper only showed a negative impact of skilled migration on both income and human capital formation. In order to truly establish a full understanding of the impact of brain drain a lot of work needs to be done in researching skilled migration and its second round effect on the economy.