How Does "Brain Drain" Impact the Underdeveloped Countries

question 15

Multiple Choice

How does "brain drain" impact the underdeveloped countries?

• A) Talented people (doctors, engineers, scientists) move to the developed world.
• B) Inadequate nutrition during childhood prevents the young from being healthy.
• C) Schools are often unfunded, which means talents are not fully developed.
• D) Investments in infrastructure are often poorly made and do not complement one another (an area might have running water but no electricity).
• E) None of the above are impacts of "brain drain."

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