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517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation?

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Is There a Difference Between Union and Non-Union Firms in the US?

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There is a slight decline in unionization after business school managers take over, but the negative effects are present both for union and non-union firms. The next question you might ask is what exactly is being taught in those business schools? They are teaching business school students how the world works and how they should behave. Almost all of these courses, you're told the objective of the firm is to maximize shareholder value.

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