tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post8000577394087084298..comments2023-10-27T03:16:03.213-04:00Comments on Burgh Diaspora: Cities Without PeopleJim Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-14416285806518630362011-03-27T21:47:41.064-04:002011-03-27T21:47:41.064-04:00If an undeveloped country loses its best human cap...If an undeveloped country loses its best human capital through immigration, how does that lead to long-term prosperity? When the smartest, most ambitious, energetic poor Mexicans move to the U.S., they send back remittances, yes, but what about the loss of their talent, drive, etc. to the long-term development of Mexico's domestic economy. I question whether emigration from poor countries to rich ones helps the bulk of the population left behind.Luke Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290760894780619646noreply@blogger.com