Weatherhead's Jonathan Ernest discusses the effects of the internet on millennials' perception of wealth

Media | March 13, 2024 | Story by: Editorial Staff

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Fortune: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, explained how growing up with the internet has influenced how millennials perceive wealth and try to “keep up with the Joneses.”

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