The Rise of Credentialism
Tyler and Russ discuss the reasons behind the growing importance of credentials in today's society, including the increase in licenses for professions, the complexity of production, and the signaling game that pushes for higher levels of education. They also touch on the demographic factor and the challenges of creating a successful university from scratch.In this clip
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