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Higher learning, greater good the private and social benefits of higher education

Title
Higher learning, greater good [electronic resource] : the private and social benefits of higher education / Walter W. McMahon.
Author
McMahon, Walter W.
Publication
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2009.

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Description
1 online resource (xiii, 415 p.)
Uniform Title
Higher learning, greater good (Online)
Alternative Title
Higher learning, greater good (Online)
Subject
  • Education, Higher
  • Higher education and state
  • Education > Economic aspects
  • Education > Social aspects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 383-403) and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
What is the problem? -- Challenges facing higher education policy -- Higher education and economic growth : jobs, earnings, and the skill deficit -- Private non-market benefits of higher education and market failure -- Social benefits of higher education and their policy implications -- University research : social benefits and policy -- New higher education policies -- Conclusions.
LCCN
2008015481
OCLC
ssj0000338588
Author
McMahon, Walter W.
Title
Higher learning, greater good [electronic resource] : the private and social benefits of higher education / Walter W. McMahon.
Imprint
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2009.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 383-403) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
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