Geneva: The new policies of Donald Trump, who came to power in America this year with the slogan ‘Make America Great Again’, have created a stir in America. Because of this, not only the people living here illegally and legally, but also the American people have been affected. Trump’s new policies have drastically cut funding for American colleges, universities and research projects. Many colleges are now struggling with lack of funding, due to which the number of PhD students has reduced. According to the report of the Center for American Progress, the Trump administration has canceled grants worth $6.9-8.2 billion.
when will you go to Europe
Giving information on Friday, the University of Zurich (UZH) said that the couple will leave their research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and join their economics department from July next year. However, the University of Zurich did not tell why the couple was leaving America. But the matter stops at Donald Trump’s policy of cutting funding, which his team has been continuously calling wasteful spending.
Migration due to brain-drain
Banerjee and Duflo are going to Switzerland at a time when experts are warning of brain drain in America. At the same time, some countries have started wooing American scientists and researchers. Let us tell you that recently Banerjee’s wife Duflo, who is an American-French dual citizen, had written a column in March this year calling Donald Trump’s policies against American science. However, there is no mention anywhere as to why the couple is leaving the American.
Will do it for MIT also
Meanwhile, Michael Schepmann, President of the University of Zurich, said, ‘We are pleased that two of the world’s most influential economists are joining UZH.’ On the other hand, regarding joining UZH, Duflo informed that she will be associated with MIT part time so that our work and research can be expanded. He said that this will provide an opportunity to be involved in academic research, student mentorship and real-world policy impact.
What to do?
Doflo said that both she and her husband, Indian-origin Banerjee, will be professors at UZH, funded by the Lemon Foundation. They will also establish and jointly lead a new Lemon Center to promote policy-related research and connect researchers and education policy makers around the world.