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080 _a14.07.01 D272
100 _aDawson, Laura Ritchie
245 _aBrain drain, brain circulation, remittances and development : prospects for the Caribbean
260 _bThe Centre for International Governance Innovation
_aWaterlooCA
_c2007
300 _a22 p.
520 _aLooks at the issue of brain drain and speculates on the development prospects of brain circulation through return migration. Examines the prospects for economic development through remittances and the engagement of diaspora communities. Concludes that remittances alone are not sufficient for economic development and are, in fact, a reverse subsidy to wealthier countries. Suggests that through domestic reforms and international advocacy and cooperation it may be posible to improve the development returns of highly skilled emigration.
583 _c8/9/07
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