It seems far-fetched, doesn’t it? It’s not to Alexandre Alfonso, King’s College, London. He makes a compelling argument by comparing compensation received among low-level gang members vis-a-vis the salaries associated with adjunct/part-time faculty members. Alfonso published his analysis in the LSE Impact Blog (London School of Economics and Political Science).
PERSPECTIVES: Researcher Finds Similarities Between Academic Employment System and Drug Gangs
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