Gary Becker was a University of Chicago economist best known for his work on human capital. His research covered discrimination, compensation, family formation, birth rates, educational quality – pretty much anything that involved how people maximize the value of their time and talent. Paying for college is one way people invest in human capital. I… [Read More]
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An update on my MOOC adventure
Recently, I signed up for a MOOC to see what the fuss was about and to learn more about American history. So far, I can report the following: The lectures are really good, and I’ve learned a lot from listening to them. The readings, which are mostly primary sources, are great, too. I quickly realized… [Read More]
Paying for college: My MOOC experiment
So much of the discussion about the modern collegiate market is about online courses. Will they be cheaper than traditional courses? Will they be as effective – or more effective? What types of students will benefit the most from them? I have opinions (oh, do I have opinions!), but that’s not a substitute for data… [Read More]
