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January 26, 2012

US Education Dept. Flunks Statisitics 101

Glenn Ricketts

Preparing a report for possible use in analyzing eligibility for student loans by race, the Department of Education forgot to include African American default data. Mr. Ricketts wonders why.

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January 26, 2012

Higher Education’s Role in America’s “Coming Apart”

Richard Vedder

Don't discount higher education as a source of some of America's problems.

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January 26, 2012

Capitalism and Western Civilization - Human Nature

William H. Young

William Young examines the role of human nature in shaping modern capitalism.

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January 26, 2012

Skepticism and Tradition

Peter Wood

Higher education should balance skepticism with respect for tradition.

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January 25, 2012

The Virtues of a Free Market in Postsecondary Education

George Leef

A bid for eliminating federal intervention and coercion of higher education.  

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