Question:
Large numbers of skilled workers left Iran in the early 21st century, primarily because __________.
A. The use of their skills was outlawed by Iran's Islamic government
B. Their skills were no longer needed in Iran
C. They sought more skilled opportunities in countries like the United States
D. The US lifted all sanctions and embargoes on Iran in 2002 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Answer & Explanation:
Large numbers of skilled workers left Iran in the early 21st century, primarily because they sought more skilled opportunities in countries like the United States. Option C is correct.
According to a report by the International Monetary Fund in 2009 Iran tops the list of countries losing their academic elite, with an annual loss of 150,000 to 180,000 specialists. It is equal to a capital loss of $50 billion.
Prior to that lost, the International Monetary Fund stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran had a substantial drain of highly educated individuals which accounts for 15% of the population in the early 1990's.
Therefore the answer is Large numbers of skilled workers left Iran in the early 21st century, primarily because "they sought more skilled opportunities in countries like the United States", since there were far fewer restrictions in the US.
