Economics

"Intern Nation: How to Earn Nothing and Learn Little in the Brave New Economy"

Ross Perlin

About the Program

Ross Perlin argues that internships are overrated and that they provide unfair profits to companies and universities who take advantage of students hoping to get ahead in the marketplace.  During this event, Mr. Perlin is in conversation with New York University's Andrew Ross, author of "Nice Work If You Can Get It."   

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Ross Perlin

Ross Perlin has written for Time, Lapham’s Quarterly, and Open Democracy. 


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"Intern Nation: How to Earn Nothing and Learn Little in the Brave New Economy"

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, July 10th at 5:30am (ET)
  • Sunday, May 22nd at 2pm (ET)
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