A recent government report shows an increase in the number of graduates who are choosing to work abroad after finishing university. It seems that this trend may have been fuelled by the latest recession and the corresponding changes in the labour market. It follows that if fewer jobs are available in their own countries—particularly in specialized fields—graduates will turn elsewhere to pursue their chosen career. On the other hand, it may be due to increasing globalization and a willingness on the part of the young people to seek opportunities and experiences beyond their nation's borders. Whatever the reasons for the trend, government economists are concerned by its consequences. Some have argued that the country is losing vital resources and as a result will become less competitive on a global scale—what is commonly known as 'the brain drain'. Having invested in the education of the younger generation, a country would hope to reap the benefits in the future when these people join the labour force and contribute to the economy. But if graduates emigrate, it will be other countries that benefit from this investment and may, as a result, become more competitive.