Causes of Brain Drain and its Impact on Pakistan's Economy

This study is designed to check the relationship between brain drain and major sectors (political, economic, social, developmental and judicial) of society. An empirical analysis is made by using the sub measures of each sector (i.e., Per Ca pita GDP, Political Stability, Basic Welfare, Freedom of Expression, Health Expenditures, Unemployment and Religious Tensions). Time series data of these measures was taken from 1980 to 2020 and ARDL technique was used to draw the results. The findings of study reveal that political stability tends to discourage the brain drain in the long run, and per capita GDP and unemployment (UN) cause Brain Drain in the short run.