“The Migration of Greek Scientists Abroad and the Phenomenon of Brain-Drain in the Current Crisis”

The aim of this essay is to investigate the impact of different financial crisis since 1950 till today especially on the labor market of Greece. Specifically the phenomenon of migration to other developed countries is examined in depth with emphasis on the phenomenon of brain drain. Expanding the causes and effects of each crisis, we concentrate on the recent crisis and it is peculiarities. In particular, we consider the case of Brain-Drain, which regards scientific trained manpower in the country and mainly the newer generations. For this reason, in addition to economic impacts the social parameters are also examined together with the future implications that will bring the Greek economy and society especially for the period 2010-2013.