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		dleeftink 82 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The collapse of the econ PhD job market A specific market collapse, or a general one? --- Quick edit: I also dislike the persistent narrative of 'guaranteed' placement for certain degrees and occupations. This assumes a stagnant market and skill-set that does not at all hold for current-day markets.

closetohome 82 days ago | [–]

The "people think they're guaranteed a job" narrative is because the author is a right-wing journalist who "exposes" academics.

cinntaile 82 days ago | [–]

That will depend on if it fits the narrative or not.

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