Which of the following is an example of the "brain drain"?
A)A country's most highly educated workers immigrate to rich countries.
B)A country has such a poor educational system that knowledge is lost over time.
C)A country's population grows so fast that the educational system can't keep up.
D)A country steals patented technology from another country.

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Brain drain refers to the situation where a country's most highly educated and skilled workers migrate to other countries, typically in search of better opportunities and higher salaries. This can result in a loss of knowledge, skills and expertise within the country. Option B refers to a lack of education in the country, Option C refers to a mismatch between population growth and educational systems, and Option D refers to intellectual property theft, which is not directly related to brain drain.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the "Brain