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Did Mass Emigration Delay Political Change in Italy? The Shocking Evidence from the Great Recession

Massimo Anelli, Giovanni Peri

Between 2010 and 2014, Italy experienced a massive exodus of young, educated talent to other EU countries. Did this brain drain actually delay much-needed political and economic reforms? This video breaks down a groundbreaking study by Massimo Anelli and Giovanni Peri, revealing how emigration led to older politicians, fewer female leaders, more corrupt local governments, and a decline in voter turnout. Discover the counterintuitive link between leaving and losing the chance for change.