measuring the intention of young greek scientists to migrate abroad. presentation

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The brain drain phenomenon: measuringthe intention of young Greek scientists to

migrate abroad

ICFA '13

4th International Conference on Finance, Accounting and Law

Chania, Greece 27-29 August

Eleni E. DallaEastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute of Technology

Dimitr ios ChatzoudesEastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute of Technology

Anastasios KarassavoglouEastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute of Technology
http://www.naun.org/http://www.naun.org/


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CONTENTS

Part A: Introduction

Part B: Aim of the study

Part C: Research Methodology

Part D: Results

Part E: Conclusions


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INTRODUCTION

The limited available income and the consequent reduction in

consumer spending,

The constant closures of numerous organizations nationwide,

The reduction of the productive activity,

The negative investment climate,

Various problems in the fields of competitiveness and

innovativeness.

Introduction, Aim of the study, Research Methodology, Results, Conclusions

Brain drain is defined as the exodus of young scientists

from the domestic labor market and their migration to

other countries that can provide employment underdecent conditions.


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AIMOFTHESTUDY

In the present paper thebrain

drain

phenomenon in the case of Greece is being

analyzed, focusing on the empirical

investigation of the intention of young Greek

scientists to migrate abroad.


Primary data were collected in order to

investigate the braindrainphenomenon.


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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

A. Population of the study

Graduates of Greek Institutions of Higher Education(namely, Technological Educational Institutes and

Universities).

Between 22 and 30 years of age.

322 people (young scientists) participated in the survey.



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RESEARCH METHODOLOGYB. Questionnaire The questionnaire consisted of 30 items (questions) and 4

sections.

The first part refers to the demographic characteristics ofthe respondents (genre, age)

The second part measures the educational level of therespondents.

The third part collects various information concerning theoccupational status of the respondents

The fourth part measures the intention of the respondentsto migrate abroad and, moreover, explores the reasonsthat have an impact on this decision.



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RESEARCH METHODOLOGYC. Data collection

The appropriate data were collected using a questionnaire in two

formats; paper and electronic.


1. GenderMen : 35,7%

Women: 64,3%

2.Age

22-24 years : 49,4%

25-27years: 24,5%

28-30 years: 26,1%3.Family Situation

Not married: 77%

Married: 18,3%

Divorced: 4,7%

Demographic Data


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RESULTS

Education


34,8%

46%

13,7%5%

34, 8% University

46% Tecnological

Educational

Institute

13,7% Master

5,6% PhD level


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RESULTSEmployment Status of the Sample


43,5%

42,5%

11%

3%Unemployed

Employed in the private

and public sector

Business Owners

No occupation by choice or

due to various other

obligations


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RESULTS


The 60,9% of the sample wants to

migrate abroad.


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RESULTS


22-24 years old25-27 years old

28-30 years old

64.80%67.10%

52.40%

The intention to migrate abroad by age.


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RESULTS


Which Countr y?

52.20%

27.80%

19.10%

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

European Union USA Australia


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RESULTS


The 39,1% of the sample do not intend

to migrate abroad.

41.10%

14.40%

19.90%

24.60%

Familly Issues

Will find a job in Greece

The economy of Greece

will recovered

Satisfied with their

current jobs


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CONCLUSIONS

The main reason that pushes young Greeks to search

for employment abroad is the high level ofunemployment combined with the low salaries.

In Greece the discussion and the problem

concerning the transition of young people fromeducation to work, was almost absent.

There is a serious gap between University education

and the introduction to the labor market for the

graduates.


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CONCLUSIONSUntil recently, much of the countrys educational system

was running in order to supply the public sector with

public employees.

The educational system should be updated in order to

satisfied the private sector.

This can be achieved through the encouragement of

entrepreneurship and innovation. As innovation created

jobs for young people and helps increasing the

competitiveness of the economy.

Greece is in the 2nd worst position, concerning the

public expenditures on innovation in European Union.


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CONCLUSIONSThe government must provide to the young

people more jobs and increase the level of theavailable income.

The creation of public projects and large

investment projects.

By using the potential of key sectors, such asgreen economy, information and communication

technologies, health and care.

The reduction of the labor taxes.

Using more effectively the recruitment

subsidies (provided by E.U).

C i


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CONCLUSIONS

Greece must restore the capacity of the labor market:

By supporting the employees when they change/find

jobs.

By investing in new skills with better forecasting

and monitoring the needs of the labor market infuture.

By equipping people with the right skills for the jobs

of today and tomorrow.

By encouraging all relevant actors to implement thenecessary reforms, so the Greek labor market

becomes more trustworthy.


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