Showing posts with label brain drain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brain drain. Show all posts

Monday, January 29, 2018

NEW MEXICO - Kickstarting Its Economy

"New Mexico invests in young entrepreneurs to kickstart its sluggish economy" PBS NewsHour 1/25/2018

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SUMMARY:  While much of the U.S. economy is on the rebound, New Mexico remains in the dumps since the recession hit a decade ago.  Part of the problem may be a statewide brain drain, educated young people taking their careers -- and expertise -- elsewhere.  Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on New Mexico's mission to bring back its young, energetic entrepreneurs.

Monday, November 20, 2017

GREECE - The Brain Drain

"Brain drain and declining birth rate threaten the future of Greece" PBS NewsHour 11/13/2017

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SUMMARY:  Seven years since the financial crisis shook Greece, many young people lack opportunity or hope for the future.  Austerity and financial insecurity have pushed the birthrate to all-time lows, and members of the younger generations are leaving Greece for better opportunities elsewhere, leaving experts worried about Greece’s very existence.  Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.




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