As the U.S. becomes increasingly socialistic under President Obama, it’s very likely that the most creative, entrepreneurial, and innovative Americans will move overseas to work for rising countries like China and India. The choice between redistribution of wealth and economic opportunity is an easy one for hard-working, bright people.
At the same time, fewer people will immigrate to the U.S. Those who do will return to their country of origin after earning a university degree. And expatriates will also return when economic opportunities back home outweigh those in the U.S.