Ezekiel Hernandez, Wharton management professor, explains new research co-authored with Britta Glennon revealing how limits in the H-1B visa program push companies toward targeted M&A activity as a strategic response to skilled labor shortages.
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The Hidden Link Between Talent Shortages and Rising M&A Activity
Wharton management professor discusses how immigration constraints influence companies’ reliance on mergers and acquisitions to secure critical skilled talent.
November 14, 2025
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