The Economics of Higher Education
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An increasing number of Americans are losing confidence in the value of higher education. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with economist Dr. Beth Akers about the value of a college degree, the ramifications of student loan forgiveness policies, and the role of data in higher education accountability.
Dr. Akers is a Senior Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, with a focus on the economics of higher education. The conversation further explores the politics of student loan, forgiveness in addition to delving into Dr. Akers’ book Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education.
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