In a Twist on the Traditional Brain Drain,when Skilled Immigrants

question 50

Multiple Choice

In a twist on the traditional brain drain,when skilled immigrants return to their home countries,the U.S.may lose its native talent to developing countries that offer researchers

• A) excitement and freedom of self-direction.
• B) support and facilities in areas such as stem cell research, which the U.S. has limited.
• C) enticing expat contracts.
• D) long waits for naturalization.

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