Reasons for Existence of Economists

Came across this priceless one in an article on US Mortgage situation in Business Week.

... that the only reason economists exist is to make astrologers look good.

Now I should share this with my students in the next business economics class!

KPO Hiring and Talent Trap?

Niladry writes about some possible consequences of KPO hiring. A thought provoking article

The Talent Trap is a situation wherein the best of our college grads get attracted to KPO jobs and do not pursue higher education…which creates a fundamental void in the pipeline for managerial jobs.