Brain drain from Turkey: return intentions of skilled migrants

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The study estimates an empirical model of return intentions using a dataset compiled from an internet survey of Turkish professionals residing abroad. In the migration literature, wage differentials are often cited as an important factor explaining skilled migration. The findings of our study suggest, however, that non-pecuniary factors, such as the importance of family and social considerations, are also influential in the return or non-return decision of the highly educated. In addition, economic instability in Turkey, prior intentions to stay abroad and work experience in Turkey also increase non-return. Female respondents also appear less likely to return indicating a more selective migration process for females.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: Working Paper ; No. 1103

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; International Factor Movements and International Business: General ; International Migration
• Subject: skilled migration ; brain drain ; return intentions ; Turkey ; Brain Drain ; Rückwanderung ; Motivation ; Hochqualifizierte Arbeitskräfte ; Türkei

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Güngör, Nil Demet ; Tansel, Aysit
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Koç University-TÜSİAD Economic Research Forum (ERF)
• (where): Istanbul
• (when): 2011

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/45411
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:44 AM CET