Brain drain occurs when skilled professionals leave their home country for better opportunities abroad.
Causes:
- Higher salaries and better working conditions
- Advanced research facilities and education systems
- Political instability or lack of career growth
Effects:
- Loss of talent and economic growth in the home country
- Skill shortages in key sectors like healthcare and engineering
- Increased innovation and productivity in the destination country
Example:
Doctors or IT professionals migrating for better career prospects.
