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One of Ronald Reagan鈥檚 most memorable quips was that 鈥渢he nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 鈥業鈥檓 from the government and I鈥檓 here to help.鈥欌 Terrifying indeed, … Continue reading “UNC Can鈥檛 Ban Its Way to Civility”
One of Ronald Reagan鈥檚 most memorable quips was that 鈥渢he nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 鈥業鈥檓 from the government and I鈥檓 here to help.鈥欌 Terrifying indeed, … Continue reading “UNC Can鈥檛 Ban Its Way to Civility”
Once a hot degree, the MBA is now being questioned by more and more people. Wall Street Journal columnist Andy Kessler, for example, recently wrote that 鈥渢he cost is prohibitive.鈥 … Continue reading “Some MBA Programs Are an Overpriced Credential, but Others Give Real Value”
A few years ago, something changed in class. I customarily taught classes where my students read multiple books, wrote thoughtful reflective essays, and came to class prepared to engage in … Continue reading “Are Students Addicted to Distraction?”
Politics is on many people鈥檚 minds this year, so this is a good time to write about that topic. But the politics I鈥檓 thinking about does not involve the presidency. … Continue reading “Faculty Senate Shrugged”
Many courses teach about business, but not how to actually do it.
A professor admits that most of his academic research has been of little value.
Textbooks tend to take a superficial and often anti-market approach when dealing with this topic.
Their graduate-school work is no preparation for teaching new college students.
The questions raised by a 1959 report on business schools are relevant today.
The venerable organization that accredits business schools doesn’t seem to put a stamp of quality on its beneficiaries.