I was just about to leave for my vacation when I saw this in The Economist:
ANYONE wanting further proof that the world economy is in trouble need look no further than the nearest business school. Many schools are hailing a bumper year for their full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes, which are popular with executives looking to hone their moneymaking skills while sitting out a downturn. Worryingly for those betting on a swift economic recovery, business schools reckon that next year could yield an even bigger crop of applicants.
If you want to know why, then read the whole article.
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August 08, 2008
"Business-school applications pick up as the economy slows"
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