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I know several developers from developing nations that have strong ties to their countries of origin, and engage heavily in various "good works" there. They have massively more resources to do so due to their salaries in the US than they would if they were stuck in their countries of origin.

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OTOH, if a critical mass of great developers went back to their countries of origin (assuming they want to live there), they would be able to earn US-level salaries there (probably less than what they earn in the US but comparable after subtracting cost of living and taxes). Also taxes would go to their countries as well instead of IRS (not sure if it's good or bad though, depends on the country).

Is the value of their charity greater than the cost of the country losing their talent? The "teach a man to fish" proverb comes to mind.

It is. Infrastructure, strong simple institutions simply do not exist.

And these people brain drained for a while and coming back later is better for those countries.

Do you have any actual examples or research? Remittance and charity didn't exactly help East Germany prosper after the mass exodus of its young, professionals, and farmers...

Oh I am not talking about remittance.

I am talking about emigrants that come to more developed countries and then going back afterwards.

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