Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-279) and index
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The naked emperors -- Meritocracy and its discontents -- Moral hazards -- Who knows? -- Winners -- Out of touch -- Reformation
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Analyzes scandals in high-profile institutions, from Wall Street and the Catholic Church to Major League Baseball, while evaluating how an elite American meritocracy rose throughout the past half-century before succumbing to corruption and failure
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Business and politics-- United States
Corporate power-- United States
Elite (Social sciences)-- United States
Power (Social sciences)
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United States, Economic conditions, 21st century
United States, Politics and government, 21st century