Determining the existence of brain drain in the Philippines: A comprehensive study across nursing, medical, education and engineering sectors
Date of Publication
2008
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics
College
Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business
Department/Unit
Economics
Thesis Adviser
Roberto B. Raymudo
Defense Panel Member
Paulynne J. Castillo
Joel Q. Tanchuco
Abstract/Summary
Brain drain is a phenomenon that is often associated with international migration since literature presupposes the existence of brain drain in countries that have a significant amount of skilled workers leaving for work abroad. However, this study aims to show that international migration does not necessarily mean that brain drain exist and to prove that brain drain is a sectoral phenomenon rather than an overall labor market phenomenon. Adapting methodologies from Pernia [1976] and Becker, Ichino & Peri [2003}, the researchers were able to examine the existence of brain drain in the nursing, medical, education and engineering sectors of the Philippines. Results of the study show that only one of the sectors mentioned suffers from brain drain.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU16048
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Keywords
Brain drain--Philippines
Recommended Citation
Alfonso, K. E., Cueto, M. H., Flores, E. D., & Tan, L. T. (2008). Determining the existence of brain drain in the Philippines: A comprehensive study across nursing, medical, education and engineering sectors. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/14725
