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Economist Paul Krugman says banning international students is economic 'madness'

Research at elite universities like Harvard University creates jobs and fuels businesses. As the Trump administration retracts funding for higher education and tries to ban some international students, experts worry that the country could lose its innovative edge.

We discuss these concerns with economist Paul Krugman.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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