Dominican brain drain

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Apparently the Dominican Republic is losing some of its best and brightest. According to Listin Diario, 28% of Dominican immigrants to the United States and 17% of immigrants to Europe are college educated. The paper reports that lack of opportunities, worsening personal security, and a decrease in the quality of life - especially for the middle class - are the main reasons given for immigrating. Neither the universities nor the government have any really clear figures on this issue, but a UNESCO report says that 80% of students who go overseas to get advanced degrees remain outside the country. One of the most criticized aspects of the "real world" of the Dominican labor market is the "buddy system", according to those interviewed.

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