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Judd Kessler's research assistant positions at Wharton have been sought after by economics students for the last 15 years. The jobs are especially attractive to students considering a Ph.D. in economics or a related field because they offer a firsthand look at what academic research entails. Each fall, the inaugural Howard Marks endowed Professor draws some 50 applicants for just four or five spots. Lately, though, recruiting has become a nightmare — not because of a lack of talent, but because nearly every applicant now appears exceptional.
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