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The United States’ Historical Experience in Attracting Talent: Implications for Global Talent Strategies

Siqiao Guo, Liwei Zheng, Fengna Cheng, Xianliang Song
Vol.8, No.1, pp.72-79, 2025 DOI: 10.62051/ijgem.v8n1.08 August 29, 2025
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Abstract: This paper examines the historical trajectory of talent attraction in the United States, analyzing the evolution of policies, socioeconomic drivers, and long-term impacts on national development. By synthesizing historical events, policy documents, and empirical data, it identifies three core pillars of U.S. success: adaptive immigration policies, world-class educational institutions, and a robust innovation ecosystem. The study also highlights persistent challenges, including nativist tensions and structural inequities, offering lessons for nations competing in the global talent race.
Keywords: United States, Talent attraction, Immigration policy, Educational institutions, Innovation ecosystem
APA Citation: Siqiao Guo, Liwei Zheng, Fengna Cheng, Xianliang Song (2025). The United States’ Historical Experience in Attracting Talent: Implications for Global Talent Strategies. International Journal of Global Economics and Management, 8(1), 72-79. https://doi.org/10.62051/ijgem.v8n1.08

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