China lacks the culture and history to attract global talent
Steve Kuhn · Steve Kuhn – Life After Hedge Funds (Capital Allocators, EP.85) · Feb 4, 2019 · at 50:57
Steve Kuhn argues that the US possesses a cultural and historical advantage over China in attracting high-skilled global immigration.
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“But they don't have the right culture. They don't have the right history to do that. We do. We have this amazing advantage that we're not taking advantage of.”
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