at home by sending a relatively larger flow of remittances. While skilled migrants typically earn more, and so might be … brain drain on total remittances is an empirical question. A simple model has been developed showing that skilled migrants … country. This article emphasizes a different channel. It considers the argument that skilled migrants raise economic welfare …

This paper assesses the potential for skilled labor migration from sub-Saharan Africa to Europe. It utilizes … be a remedy for skill shortages in Europe unless migrants are positively selected on their skills. In that case, however … development there. Improving the quality of education in sub-Saharan Africa on a broad scale remains indispensable for mutually …