Question

The exodus of medical professionals from africa to europe is an example of brain drain as it has the potential to __________.

Answer 1

Out of the following given choices;

A)   spur economic development in Africa

B) impede economic development in Africa

C) impede economic development in Europe

D) spur economic growth for those medical professionals

The answer is B. Brain drain means a country is losing its professionals to the external market rather than working in the local market due to unfavorable local conditions. The country loses because it has few medical professionals to treat its people hence it carries a higher burden of diseased people.  Additionally, to cater to this gap, it has to import these medical services which is more expensive than keeping local talent.