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Opinion
Nature 415, 245 (17 January 2002) | doi:10.1038/415245a
Divisions in Euroland
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Abstract
Twelve European nations this month adopted a common currency. But the goal of creating a unified scientific career structure remains distant. The consequent brain drain will undermine Europe's ability to compete with the United States.
The euro represents a political leap of faith that Europe's leaders hope will boost the continent's economic power. Even if it succeeds in that regard, however, the single currency may do little to stop the brain drain of young scientists from the continent.
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