Professor here: this part isn't correct in my experience:
> Professors are offered substantial bribes to select the most expensive texts
I've never heard of this happening, and certainly have never been offered a kickback myself to take a book. Accepting one would be a crime for state university professors where I am, and probably almost everywhere else.
> Professors are offered substantial bribes to select the most expensive texts
I've never heard of this happening, and certainly have never been offered a kickback myself to take a book. Accepting one would be a crime for state university professors where I am, and probably almost everywhere else.