An Evaluation of the Implications of the Bhagwati Tax On South-North Migration: A Dual Perspective

This research critically evaluated the implications surrounding the proposed Bhagwati tax in the context of increasing South-North migration. This migration trend has gained momentum in recent years, as individuals from Southern countries seek better economic opportunities and higher returns on education in Northern regions. The Bhagwati tax, named after renowned economist Jagdish Bhagwati, is designed to impose a tax on skilled emigrants, with the intent of curbing brain drain and fostering development in their home countries. Proponents argue that the tax could serve as a financial mechanism to retain valuable human capital in the South. Conversely, critics of the Bhagwati tax raised several concerns. They argued that imposing such a tax could deter skilled individuals from pursuing opportunities abroad, infringing on personal freedoms and reducing the overall attractiveness of migration. The research methodology adopted is doctrinal.