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Double majors are gaining popularity in college, offering career benefits such as increased job security and protection against earnings disruptions. A study from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that double majors align with high-level skills and knowledge, potentially providing protection in the AI age. Notable successful business people with double majors include Coinbase cofounder Fred Ehrsam, CEO of SHI International Thai Lee, and Jonathan Gray, the president of Blackstone.
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