Trump’s immigration ban could have far reaching consequences for the country’s economy by undermining the reputation of the U.S. as a reliable place to do business, explains Mike Useem and Robert Meyer for Knowledge@Wharton podcast.
In the podcast for Knowledge@Wharton, Useem, who is Wharton’s management professor and director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management, and Robert Meyer, Wharton’s marketing professor and co-director of the Risk Management and Decision Processes Center, discuss the long-term implications of the ban on country’s business and education.
“The order cuts to the heart of what we stand for — who we are — in ways that many people find unacceptable,” explained Useem.
He added that when combined with Trump’s proposal of a 20 percent tariff on Mexico imports and several other free trade issues, it could make many company executives start to wonder if the U.S. is living up to its business-friendly reputation.
Meyer also emphasized that the country’s image as “the world leader in higher education” is under threat, as the impact “spills over to whether the U.S. will become a tougher place to get a good education.”
He noted that several universities have already expressed their concerns over faculty and students who are from the seven affected countries.
Listen to the entire podcast at Knowledge@Wharton by clicking here.
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