Before You Just Do It, Ask What an Equity Stake Really Means for Your Career
The graphic design student who came up with the Nike Swoosh was paid $35 for her work. Three years later when Nike went public, the CEO Phil Knight gave her 500 shares. She never sold a single share, and they are now worth a small fortune. The upside of equity compensation can be extraordinary. So can the downside.
Studying Economics Offers Not Just A Degree, But A Toolkit For Understanding And Shaping The World.
Economics provides a unique framework for understanding incentives, trade-offs, and decision-making-all critical skills for leadership.