Is College a Good Investment?: An Economic and Policy Analysis
When
Nov. 6, 2013, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Campus Location
Office/Remote Location
Auditorium
Description
Brookings Mountain West presents “Is College a Good Investment?: An Economic and Policy Analysis,” a talk by Beth Akers, fellow, Governance Studies.
This lecture provides a theoretical framework for thinking about the financial returns on the investment in higher education degrees and will present the latest empirical finding on this question. The discussion will touch on the topics of rapid tuition inflation, for-profit colleges, student loan debt, and the potential for a fiscal crisis in the market for student loans.
Admission Information
This lecture is free and open to the public. No reservation or ticket required.
Contact Information
Name: Bill Brown
Office: Brookings Mountain West
Phone: 702-895-0091
E-mail: william.brown@unlv.edu