The reverse and return transfer of technology (RRTT): Towards a comprehensive model of the migration of African experts

International Migration

Volumn 47, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 93-127

  Logan, B Ikubolajeh ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

AFRICAN IMMIGRANT; BRAIN DRAIN; DECISION MAKING; DIASPORA; EMIGRATION; GLOBALIZATION; IMMIGRATION POLICY; INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION; LABOR MIGRATION; MIGRANTS REMITTANCE; SKILLED LABOR; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER;

EID: 70149121170     PISSN: 00207985     EISSN: 14682435     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2435.2008.00509.x     Document Type: Article

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