Recession may help clog Michigan's brain drain

There is no denying that Michigan's cities have a hard time competing with Chicago, New York, and Washington D.C. when it comes to a number of things - including jobs. It's obvious that the state needs to do more when it comes to retaining talent, yet, with the U.S. in a recession, could that be something that could work in Michigan's favor in keeping its graduates?

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Ironically, the recession might actually be a solution, albeit only in the short-term. It has helped countries and states to retain skilled workers. University graduates, finding a lack of lucrative opportunities in places like Chicago and New York, are now looking for jobs within Michigan. Similarly, international students graduating from American institutions might consider returning home, where foreign qualification will lend a considerable edge over local graduates.

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