The Role of Firms in Immigration and Economic Prosperity
Episode Description
EPISODE OVERVIEW Wharton’s Britta Glennon shares her research that dispels long-held myths about immigrants and how they influence the U.S. economy. This episode is part of a series on the “Business of Elections.”
PODCAST OVERVIEW Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.
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Brief Summary
Britta Glennon discusses immigration's economic benefits and the impact of anti-Chinese sentiment on talent retention in the U.S.
Key points
- The Ripple Effect Podcast Introduction. Explore the minds of Wharton faculty and their groundbreaking research.
- Impact of Immigration on Economy. Britta Glennon explains how immigrants contribute positively to the economy.
- STEM Talent Loss Due to Sentiment. Anti-Chinese sentiment is deterring top STEM talent from coming to the US.
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Episode highlights
- The Ripple Effect Podcast IntroductionExplore the minds of Wharton faculty and their groundbreaking research.0:25Oct 8, 2024
- Impact of Immigration on EconomyBritta Glennon explains how immigrants contribute positively to the economy.“They’re actually creating jobs through creating new startups.”2:06Oct 8, 2024
- STEM Talent Loss Due to SentimentAnti-Chinese sentiment is deterring top STEM talent from coming to the US.“We're missing out on a lot of these top talents from China.”7:34Oct 8, 2024





