The United States’ Historical Experience in Attracting Talent: Implications for Global Talent Strategies
Year: 2025
Type: article
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.
Authors: Siqiao Guo, Liwei Zheng, Fengna Cheng, Xianliang Song
Language: English
Topic: Migration and Labor Dynamics
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413807075