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Why rich parents are more likely to be unethical

  • Written by David M. Mayer, Professor of Management & Organizations, University of Michigan
William 'Rick' Singer founder of the Edge College & Career Network, pleaded guilty to charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal.AP Photo/Steven Senne

Federal attorneys have arrested 50 people in a college admission scam that allowed wealthy parents to buy their kids’ admission to elite universities. Prosecutors found...

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