# Professor Jason Greenberg's research finds alumni connections and potential for growth are key factors in attracting MBA talent

1 Faculty News April 10, 2016 ![Financial Times logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/uat_025699.jpg?itok=5SpaxEbn)>

Excerpt from [Financial Times](http://http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/eefe4fce-fa76-11e5-8f41-df5bda8beb40.html) -- "'The jobs coming through the alumni channel are perceived as having significantly better growth potential,' \[[Greenberg](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/jason-greenberg)\] says, linking this preoccupation with longterm cash flow to the net present value calculations that are a staple of MBA courses. 'They are willing to take less today for a job that has better prospects in the long run.'"

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