The importance of the study is originated from analyzing the brain drain
phenomenon, since migration of skilled personnel has been a
controversial issue throughout history. The brain drain phenomenon –
skilled international migration – has an impact on both parties (the origin
country and the host country). However, great focus will be given to the
part of the country of origin through dealing with the Egyptian migration
case in details. There is no integrated theory for the skilled migration
phenomenon that can determine the factors affecting this phenomenon in
a standardized way. The study presents the different causes behind the
phenomenon: two types of causes are elaborated: Causes derived from
coexisting economic theories, and Causes derived from empirical
analysis. These causes are based on a widely accepted "Push-Pull factors"
approach. On the other hand the different impacts of the phenomenon are
elaborated whether "Positive Impacts" or "Negative Impacts". At last, the
different causes of the brain drain are examined empirically, in order to
clearly identify the main factors pushing or pulling those skilled migrants
in Egypt.