Abstract
The trend in the decreasing number of inhabitants is a very significant regional problem in Latvia. During recent years many people of Latvia have emigrated as economic refugees to Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany and other countries. More than 30% of them are well-educated young people who gained higher education in Latvia. Most of them are employed as unskilled labourers there. The potential causes of emigration of well-educated young people are analysed in this research study. The aim of the research study is to reveal potential emigration problems of the young generation and to research some opportunities for the regional university in decreasing youth emigration. Potential emigration problems are identified by using findings of a survey of students, organized at Rezekne University of Applied Sciences. The suggestions about opportunities for the regional university in decreasing youth emigration were developed by taking into account the results of the survey and cooperation possibilities between the regional university and municipalities and by changing the approach to the study process.
Highlights
The trend in decreasing number of inhabitants in Latvia’s regions and overall in Latvia is critical in the context of economic development in Latvia and in the context of existence of the Latvian nation in general
Findings of the researchers about the emigration problems in Latvia before the economic crisis allowed defining the groups of inhabitants which, with higher probability, would be able to leave the country as economic refugees
The questionnaire covered questions concerning the attitude of the respondents to their future prospects in the native region, their desire to go abroad or stay in the native county / region, their desired wages in Latvia after graduation and other factors
Summary
The trend in decreasing number of inhabitants in Latvia’s regions and overall in Latvia is critical in the context of economic development in Latvia and in the context of existence of the Latvian nation in general This fact raises concerns related to the simulataneous reduction of intellectual potential in Latvia because approximately one third of emigrants from Latvia are well-educated young people who gained higher education in Latvia. Findings of the researchers about the emigration problems in Latvia before the economic crisis allowed defining the groups of inhabitants which, with higher probability, would be able to leave the country as economic refugees. These groups were young people at the age of 15 ─ 24. The aim of this empirical study is to identify the students’ view on their opportunities to remain in the native region after their graduation and to clarify the factors which influence their choice of workplace after their graduation
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