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States Need to Take the Lead in Controlling College Costs

Aug 6, 2021 · Ross Marchand · Comments Off on States Need to Take the Lead in Controlling College Costs

The coronavirus pandemic may be nearing its end, but that does not mean a return to normal in all cases. Even before the virus pushed classes out of the physical … Continue reading “States Need to Take the Lead in Controlling College Costs”


What Do North Carolinians Think About Student Debt?

Jul 22, 2019 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on What Do North Carolinians Think About Student Debt?

Student loan debt has reached the dizzying level of nearly $1.6 trillion—largely due to ever-soaring tuition prices and students taking on financial burdens that far outweigh their earning potential. The … Continue reading “What Do North Carolinians Think About Student Debt?”


‘Baby Bonds’ Would Skyrocket College Costs, Bilk Taxpayers for Billions

Jul 3, 2019 · Ross Marchand · Comments Off on ‘Baby Bonds’ Would Skyrocket College Costs, Bilk Taxpayers for Billions

For too many politicians and presidential hopefuls, a free college education is a cure-all for inequality in America—so long as the federal government can pour enough money into it. Democratic … Continue reading “‘Baby Bonds’ Would Skyrocket College Costs, Bilk Taxpayers for Billions”


Income Share Agreements Offer a Promising Alternative to Federal Loans

Dec 28, 2018 · Mary Clare Amselem · Comments Off on Income Share Agreements Offer a Promising Alternative to Federal Loans

College is expensive. Even in today’s deeply divided political climate, all Americans seem to agree on that. But while most, if not all, Americans agree that student loan debt is … Continue reading “Income Share Agreements Offer a Promising Alternative to Federal Loans”


Our 2018 Year in Review

Dec 26, 2018 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Our 2018 Year in Review

As 2018 comes to a close, we are pausing to express our sincere thanks for your support of the Martin Center. Below is a snapshot of our accomplishments, made possible … Continue reading “Our 2018 Year in Review”


Answering the Perennial Question: Why Does College Cost So Much?

Oct 19, 2018 · Richard K. Vedder · Comments Off on Answering the Perennial Question: Why Does College Cost So Much?

Last month, Amanda Ripley, writing for The Atlantic, asked a good question: why does higher education in the United States cost significantly more than in every other OECD nation except … Continue reading “Answering the Perennial Question: Why Does College Cost So Much?”


How to Stop Student Aid from Driving Up Tuition

Apr 6, 2018 · Andrew Gillen · Comments Off on How to Stop Student Aid from Driving Up Tuition

The Department of Education’s method for awarding college students financial aid has many perverse effects. It contributes to rising tuition, keeps students in the dark about their aid eligibility for … Continue reading “How to Stop Student Aid from Driving Up Tuition”


The Bennett Hypothesis Turns 30: How Federal Funding Drives Tuition

Jan 31, 2018 · Ashley Campbell · Comments Off on The Bennett Hypothesis Turns 30: How Federal Funding Drives Tuition

In 1987, U.S. Education Secretary Bill Bennett asserted that increases in federal student aid make it possible for universities to increase tuition. In this presentation, Jenna Robinson will describe her … Continue reading “The Bennett Hypothesis Turns 30: How Federal Funding Drives Tuition”


Does the Bennett Hypothesis Still Matter?

Dec 27, 2017 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on Does the Bennett Hypothesis Still Matter?

It’s been 30 years since then-Education Secretary William J. Bennett took to the pages of The New York Times to chide colleges for their “greedy” behavior. He decried the negative effect … Continue reading “Does the Bennett Hypothesis Still Matter?”


The Bennett Hypothesis Turns 30

Dec 26, 2017 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on The Bennett Hypothesis Turns 30

Many Americans are concerned about the rise of university tuition. “The Bennett Hypothesis Turns 30,” a research paper by Jenna A. Robinson, merges findings from 25 empirical studies on the “Bennett … Continue reading “The Bennett Hypothesis Turns 30”

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