Higher Learning, Greater Good: The Private and Social Benefits of Higher Education

Explores the multifaceted benefits of higher education, examining both its private returns to individuals and its broader social contributions. It highlights how higher education addresses skill deficits in the economy, impacting earnings and job growth, and considers its role in promoting economic development, civic engagement, improved public health, and reduced social costs like crime and welfare. The source also discusses the financing of higher education, analyzing issues such as privatization, affordability, and the importance of informed policy-making to maximize these benefits for society.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/-/en/Higher-Learning-Greater-Good-Education/dp/0801890535?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=bd1fb86bc27ef115191f1daba79baf74&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/