“In general, I wish there was more nuance around the brain gain hypothesis. I would speculate it has such immediate acceptance because it resolves our conflicting commitments as cosmopolitans: we want people to be able to pursue a better life, we want high-income countries to have more open immigration policy, and we want low-income countries to grow faster.”
This describes a bit of what’s going on in my head. I often feel guilty around the lack of opportunities for my colleagues here, and the slow economic growth. If the brain gain hypothesis is true, its a bit of a get-out-of-jail-free card for my conscience so I really, really want to believe it.
“In general, I wish there was more nuance around the brain gain hypothesis. I would speculate it has such immediate acceptance because it resolves our conflicting commitments as cosmopolitans: we want people to be able to pursue a better life, we want high-income countries to have more open immigration policy, and we want low-income countries to grow faster.”
This describes a bit of what’s going on in my head. I often feel guilty around the lack of opportunities for my colleagues here, and the slow economic growth. If the brain gain hypothesis is true, its a bit of a get-out-of-jail-free card for my conscience so I really, really want to believe it.