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Does Brain Drain Lead to Institutional Gain?

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  • Xiaoyang Li
  • John McHale
  • Xuan Zhou

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  • Xiaoyang Li & John McHale & Xuan Zhou, 2017. "Does Brain Drain Lead to Institutional Gain?," The World Economy, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 40(7), pages 1454-1472, July.
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