The term "brain drain" refers to
A)highly educated individuals who leave developing countries for high-income countries.
B)the diminishing returns to studying for an exam.
C)the negative impact on brain function of an individual's overinvestment in human capital.
D)the decreased quality of the college-educated workforce.

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Brain drain refers to the emigration of highly educated individuals from developing or low-income countries to high-income countries in search of better opportunities, higher salaries, and better living conditions. This results in a loss of skilled workforce and a hindrance to the economic development of the country left behind.

The Term "Brain Drain" Refers to