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

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The Impact of MBA CEOs on Employee Wages and Firm Efficiency

This chapter explores how CEOs with MBAs influence employee wages and company profits, revealing a concerning trend of declining wages while profitability persists. It questions the real contributions of MBA-led management to firms and the economy.

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