Brain gain or brain drain: Germany and Europe are dropping behind in the competition for the best brains

Abstract

"Germany and many other Members States of the European Union are suffering under 'brain drain', in other words, more qualified workers are emigrating than are immigrating. The winners are Australia, Canada and the United States, that is, countries which regulate immigration in accordance with human capital criteria. Against the backdrop of demographic change in particular, Germany would profit from an increase in immigration and from an improved mix of qualifications among immigrants." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Brücker, H. (2010): Brain Gain oder Brain Drain: Deutschland und Europa fallen im Wettbewerb um die besten Köpfe zurück. In: IAB-Forum No. 2, p. 4-11. DOI:10.3278/IFO1002W004