Professor Elam

Thursday Sept 15, 2011

Professor Sam Rock and I  authored a paper on the Higher Education Bubble for the last SWTLC. Click here and read the latest numbers, filings among recent college grads are way up. But bad news, bankruptcy will not discharge a student loan. 

This is why it is imperative to prepare yourself for the job search ahead. Do not think that simply graduating with a piece of paper will be a ticket to success. The competition in a  no job growth economy is fierce.

Yesterday in one class, only one student could name the current German Prime Minister. This is unacceptable and a good example of what I am talking about. There is  a financial crisis in Europe and the PM of German is at the center of it. The reason is that Germany is the strongest economy in mainland Europe. Graduates will need to be conversant in the world events of a global economy. 

The purpose of this blog is to widen your view of world affairs. I hope that you will take advantage of all the hyper links not to mention the links in the side bar.