I agree. These decisions are not made economically, they are made politically. And the big complicated thing is far more prestigious. Then let's say half of ou

I agree. These decisions are not made economically, they are made politically. And the big complicated thing is far more prestigious. Then let's say half of our profession has less than five years of experience (though I would guess it's closer to two years) -- they see what the elders do and copy that, like any good apprentice would. Suddenly, it's all they know. Wild conjecture, of course. I would like to see it studied!