The within-country distribution of brain drain and brain gain effects: A case study on Senegal

Philippe Bocquier, Narcisse Cha’ngom, Frédéric Doquier and Joël Machado
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Philippe Bocquier: Universithé catholique de Louvain
Narcisse Cha’ngom: LISER
Frédéric Doquier: LISER

JODE - Journal of Demographic Economics, 2024, vol. 90, issue 3, 384-411

Abstract: Existing empirical literature provides converging evidence that selective emigration enhances human capital accumulation in the world's poorest countries. However, the within-country distribution of such brain gain effects has received limited attention. Focusing on Senegal, we provide evidence that the brain gain mechanism primarily benefits the wealthiest regions that are internationally connected and have better access to education. Conversely, human capital responses are negligible in regions lacking international connectivity, and even negative in better connected regions with inadequate educational opportunities. These results extend to internal migration, implying that highly vulnerable populations are trapped in the least developed areas.

Keywords: Brain Drain; Brain Gain; Human Capital; migration; Selection; Senegal (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E24 J24 J61 O15 R23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-09-01
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Working Paper: The within-country distribution of brain drain and brain gain effects: A case study on Senegal (2024)
Working Paper: The Within-Country Distribution of Brain Drain and Brain Gain Effects: A Case Study on Senegal (2023)
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