A Study on Problem and Challenges of Economic Growth Due to Brain Drain
Author : Abinaya S and Dr. MD Chinnu
Abstract :
Brain drain represents one of the most critical challenges facing developing economies in the contemporary global landscape, significantly impeding sustainable economic growth and development. This study examines the multifaceted problems and challenges that brain drain poses to economic growth, analyzing the migration of skilled professionals, scientists, engineers, and educated workforce from developing to developed nations. The research investigates the economic, social, and developmental consequences of this phenomenon, including loss of human capital investment, reduced innovation capacity, and decreased productivity in source countries. Through doctrinal and non-doctrinal research methodologies, this study identifies the underlying causes, evaluates the impact on various economic sectors, and explores policy interventions attempted by governments. The findings reveal that brain drain creates a vicious cycle of underdevelopment, as countries lose their most valuable asset—skilled human resources—while simultaneously facing challenges in retaining talent due to inadequate infrastructure, limited opportunities, and poor working conditions.
Keywords :
Brain drain, economic growth, human capital, skilled migration, development challenges, talent retention, workforce migration.
