Should Universities be Giving so Many Ph.D.'s?

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Channel: Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs · 2012 · News & Politics

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A Ph.D. used to be a ticket to a comfortable career in academia. But, in recent years, increasing numbers of Ph.D.'s have had trouble finding jobs or are earning less than minimum wage with no benefits. Are universities responsible for matching supply and demand in the Ph.D. job market?

May 18, 2012. For video, audio, and transcript, go to: http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/gec/data/00182.

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