

Jessi Streib, "The Accidental Equalizer: How Luck Determines Pay After College" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
4 snips 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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Look-Off Cressy: Luck-Based Equality in the Graduate Labor Market
01:36 • 13min
Perceptions of 'Fit' and its Implication for Pay After College
14:17 • 3min
The Role of Luck in Career Progression
17:31 • 14min
Exploring Research Agendas and Future Book Ideas
31:22 • 3min