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Jessi Streib, "The Accidental Equalizer: How Luck Determines Pay After College" (U Chicago Press, 2023)

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Nov 23, 2023
Jessi Streib, Associate Professor of Sociology at Duke University, discusses her book 'The Accidental Equalizer: How Luck Determines Pay After College'. She explores the concept of 'luckocracy' in the hiring process and how it equalizes outcomes for college graduates. The podcast also delves into the role of 'fit' in assessing social class and how luck continues to play a role in career progression.
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