The case against college
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Beth speaks with Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University, about his book, “The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money” (Princeton University Press, 2018). They both talk about the signaling model vs the human capital model of higher education, the current “arms-race” surrounding postsecondary degrees, the non-economic benefits of education, misconceptions about the cost of college, and practical advice for aspiring students.
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