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This research aims to investigate how the nature of income inequalities in home countries affects high-skilled emigration.

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Econometric analysis shows that income inequalities influence high-skilled emigration, suggesting institutional reforms can retain talent.

This research aims to investigate how the nature of income inequalities in home countries affects high-skilled emigration.
Analyzed panel data from 30 OECD countries between 1990 and 2010.
Utilized ordinary least squares and system-Generalized Method of Moments techniques to address endogeneity.
Examined the role of institutions in shaping income inequalities and emigration patterns.
Found a negative relationship between institutional quality and high-skilled emigration when income inequalities are productive.
Indicated that productive inequalities reduce the likelihood of high-skilled workers migrating.
Suggested that reforming institutions to reward productive efforts can help retain talent in developed countries.

Facchini et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Econometric analysis shows that income inequalities influence high-skilled emigration, suggesting institutional reforms can retain talent.