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Page 37
... less a brain drain , and more a " brain exchange " . This dynamic interchange of people uses mechanisms similar to the networks of unofficial migrants . In this case the institution weaving the network is not family or kin but the ...
... less a brain drain , and more a " brain exchange " . This dynamic interchange of people uses mechanisms similar to the networks of unofficial migrants . In this case the institution weaving the network is not family or kin but the ...
Page 49
... less qualified migrants to reach.19 Although the average level of education for migrants may be less than that of the host population , it seems that for the immigrant community , the education levels are more polarized . Compared with ...
... less qualified migrants to reach.19 Although the average level of education for migrants may be less than that of the host population , it seems that for the immigrant community , the education levels are more polarized . Compared with ...
Page 57
... less likely to use welfare services . More recent immigrants , who are generally lower paid , tend to contribute less and take more . 46 There also seem to be differences between different regions of immigra- tion . California , for ...
... less likely to use welfare services . More recent immigrants , who are generally lower paid , tend to contribute less and take more . 46 There also seem to be differences between different regions of immigra- tion . California , for ...
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