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

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MBA Influence on Workforce Dynamics

This chapter examines the effects of MBA programs on business leadership and employee treatment, questioning the values imparted to future managers. It discusses the decline of wage growth amidst increasing productivity, highlighting the disconnect between corporate profits and employee compensation. The exploration extends to how managerial practices, especially those shaped by business school graduates, influence broader economic disparities and labor dynamics.

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