"Good graduates do get recognized and command better returns as well." What does the author imply after the conjunction? I literally didn't get it!

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Dennis Nagle
May 19, 2018

Good graduates command better returns.

Explanation:

"Returns" is an ambiguous word in this sentence. Does the author mean better grades? Or does he/she mean better salaries? Or does he/she mean something else? It's unclear.

The second phrase after the "and" refers to good graduates. This is an awkward construction. It would be better worded " Not only do good graduates... but they also command..."

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