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For years, educating the best and brightest in IITs and see them emigrate seemed like a losing bet. However, the success of these individuals abroad and its implications for remittance based income, investments in India and intangibles like contribution to growth of knowledge based industries makes this a seem like it has all been worthwhile. I wonder if anyone has done a proper cost benefit study on this.

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Would so much like to see that

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If I understand correctly, the farmer protests were in support of a government mandated floor on the price of agricultural products. Is that true?

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The trade agreement was big news on Switzerland TV, with commenters spending a lot of time discussing how it was important given growing trade restrictions in the US, regardless of whether Trump or Biden win.

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Was it supportive about any particular terms or just relieved to have a deal at a time when other countries are pulling back?

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Skeptical and mildly supportive. Was surprised at how concerned the swiss are about American protectionism.

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