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A “Progressive” Analysis of Higher Education’s Problems

Jul 7, 2023 · George Leef · Comments Off on A “Progressive” Analysis of Higher Education’s Problems

There have been quite a few books written incorporating the “ivory tower” shorthand for American higher education. The latest is by Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Will Bunch—After the Ivory Tower Falls.  … Continue reading “A “Progressive” Analysis of Higher Education’s Problems”


How to Cut Costs on Campus

Jul 5, 2023 · Chris Corrigan · Comments Off on How to Cut Costs on Campus

In my last article for the Martin Center, I outlined how increasing tuition discounts are indicative of a looming financial crisis for many colleges and universities. Tuition discounting and a … Continue reading “How to Cut Costs on Campus”


Let’s Improve Student Engagement

May 18, 2023 · Harrington Shaw · Comments Off on Let’s Improve Student Engagement

Undergraduate student engagement is on the decline. That’s according to the publishing and research firm Wiley, which, in February, released a “State of the Student” survey indicating that student engagement … Continue reading “Let’s Improve Student Engagement”


Higher Education and the Law of Diminishing Returns, Part II

Apr 28, 2023 · Richard K. Vedder · Comments Off on Higher Education and the Law of Diminishing Returns, Part II

Recently, I argued in a Martin Center article that the fourth year of study for the bachelor’s degree is probably relatively unproductive and that enormous resources could be saved by … Continue reading “Higher Education and the Law of Diminishing Returns, Part II”


Treat Student-Loan Borrowing Like Medicare

Apr 5, 2023 · Chris Corrigan · Comments Off on Treat Student-Loan Borrowing Like Medicare

I recently turned 65 and became eligible for Medicare. Like other medical insurance, Medicare requires providers who accept reimbursement to agree to a set rate for the services they provide. … Continue reading “Treat Student-Loan Borrowing Like Medicare”


Higher Education and the Law of Diminishing Returns

Mar 31, 2023 · Richard K. Vedder · Comments Off on Higher Education and the Law of Diminishing Returns

Early in the introductory college economics course, instructors talk about the Law of Diminishing Returns. An illustration: A farmer has a 100-acre field on which he wants to harvest wheat. … Continue reading “Higher Education and the Law of Diminishing Returns”


The Case Against Admissions Selectivity

Feb 10, 2023 · Frederick M. Hess · Comments Off on The Case Against Admissions Selectivity

It’s time to do away with selective college admissions for undergraduate education. Now, let’s get the caveats out of the way. When it comes to specific training that requires particular … Continue reading “The Case Against Admissions Selectivity”


Don’t Racialize the College-Affordability Crisis

Jan 26, 2023 · Grace Hall · Comments Off on Don’t Racialize the College-Affordability Crisis

College affordability has long been an issue in this country. Given that the federal government’s subsidizing of higher education has allowed the cost of college to increase exponentially, many prospective … Continue reading “Don’t Racialize the College-Affordability Crisis”


How Our Higher-Education System Could Put Students First

Nov 30, 2022 · George Leef · Comments Off on How Our Higher-Education System Could Put Students First

American higher education is a stunning success, but mostly for the people who work in it. Faculty members and administrators enjoy employment that pays pretty well and is more secure … Continue reading “How Our Higher-Education System Could Put Students First”


Don’t Hide the Discount Rate

Nov 21, 2022 · Dan E. Way · Comments Off on Don’t Hide the Discount Rate

Colleges’ tuition costs are easy enough to find, but not every student pays list price. Education experts agree that data about so-called discount rates could be an invaluable tool for … Continue reading “Don’t Hide the Discount Rate”

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