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

Philippe Bocquier, Narcisse Cha'Ngom, Frédéric Docquier and Joël Machado
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Philippe Bocquier: UCL - Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain
Narcisse Cha'Ngom: LISER - Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, uni.lu - Université du Luxembourg = University of Luxembourg = Universität Luxemburg
Frédéric Docquier: LISER - Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, uni.lu - Université du Luxembourg = University of Luxembourg = Universität Luxemburg

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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.

Date: 2024-02
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Published in Journal of Demographic Economics, 2024, 90 (3), pp.384-411. ⟨10.1017/dem.2023.27⟩

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DOI: 10.1017/dem.2023.27

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