American science brain drain
The Indicator from Planet Money
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The Impact of Talent Migration on U.S. Expertise
This chapter explores the brain drain phenomenon, emphasizing the migration of skilled individuals from small countries to the U.S. and a recent case of an entomologist choosing the UK for his PhD. It discusses the implications of such talent loss for America's innovation landscape, including reactions from key institutions like the NIH and the White House.
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