Scholars warn US PhD policies may trigger talent drain
animesh_garg · x · 2026-08-31
Scholar Animesh Garg comments on the declining ROI of US PhDs, highlighting academic research as a value engine ($3 return per $1). He predicts 2027 will be a critical test:
- Top student exodus: F1/H1B friction (no CPT, inflexibility) may drive students away.
- Financial crisis: Declining enrollment will destabilize underfunded universities.
He argues this kills the "goose that lays golden eggs," especially as Beijing's booming AI ecosystem attracts talent.
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