Another potential effect on college choices may be due to economic perceptions. To the extent that people perceive that Wall Street is entrenching “ruling class” (over business and the economy) status, and that whatever social safety net there exists will be reduced (so that there is greater “need” to have as much money as possible), some students and their parents may emphasize pre-professional motivations more in making college choices. For high stat students, this may lead to increased emphasis on college directions that are seen as fast-track-to-Wall-Street.