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Quest for Talents: Attraction and Retention of Highly-Skilled Overseas Chinese in the United States and Canada

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  • Fang, Tony

    (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

  • Ge, Lilac

    (Chinese University of Hong Kong)

  • Hartley, John

    (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

  • Ming, Hui

    (Sichuan University)

Abstract

Using OLS, probit, and semi-nonparametric regression analysis on survey data, this article examines the factors associated with the successful economic integration of Chinese returnees, as indicated by their career and income satisfaction. Those motivated to return by talent policy are substantially more likely to be economically satisfied and satisfied with their career. The desire to find a marriage partner also positively correlates with satisfaction, while researchers are less likely to be satisfied than those in other professions. Moreover, concerns about spousal employment, trade relations and the rule of law correlate with a lower willingness to return among overseas Chinese.

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  • Fang, Tony & Ge, Lilac & Hartley, John & Ming, Hui, 2025. "Quest for Talents: Attraction and Retention of Highly-Skilled Overseas Chinese in the United States and Canada," IZA Discussion Papers 17757, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
    • Handle: RePEc:iza:izadps:dp17757
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    Keywords

    attraction; retention; overseas Chinese; talent management; talent policy; career satisfaction; income satisfaction;
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    JEL classification:

    • J15 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants; Non-labor Discrimination
    • J18 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Public Policy
    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy
    • J33 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Compensation Packages; Payment Methods
    • J61 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Geographic Labor Mobility; Immigrant Workers

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