Brain drain is a special form of migration. Its representatives are highly educated individuals who decide to move for specific reasons (career building, continuation of education, etc.). Brain drain can also be associated with the processes of brain circulation, brain waste and brain gain, as well as assimilation, integration and the concept of multiculturalism. The brain drain issue is present in several countries, including Croatia. Croatia is traditionally a country of emigration with a large diaspora around the world. Most of its representatives today live in the USA and Germany. Throughout the history, the population has migrated from Croatia in several waves. In the last 30 years, higher occurrence of brain drain can be noticed. Brain drain has positive and negative consequences for the country of immigration as well as the country of emigration. Its impact is mainly reflected in the lack of highly qualified professional staff and the regress of economy. Brain drain can also become a positive process if it turns into brain circulation and emigrants cooperate with their home country and share newly-acquired knowledge and skills they gained abroad.
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