| The Economics of Higher Education Contributor(s): Department of Education (Author), Department of the Treasury (Author) |
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ISBN: 1511637641 ISBN-13: 9781511637640 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Education |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.37 lbs) 44 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Higher education is a critical mechanism for socioeconomic advancement among aspiring individuals and an important driver of economic mobility in our society. Moreover, a well-educated workforce is vital to our nation's future economic growth. American companies and businesses require a highly skilled workforce to meet the demands of today's increasingly competitive global economy. Higher education is provided through a complex public-private market, with many different individuals and institutions participating. While postsecondary education has become increasingly important, there have also been growing concerns about the cost and affordability of higher education. This report discusses the current state of higher education, with a brief high-level overview of the market and a more detailed discussion and analysis of the financial aid system. It also discusses the important changes the President has made to make higher education more accessible and affordable. |