Education in the Economy

Harvard FAS

An exploration of the role of education in the economy using historical, comparative, and current policy perspectives. Topics include the theory of human capital, the role of education in economic growth and distribution, vouchers and charter schools, higher education and student debt, alternative pathways to skill formation and online education, and the impact of COVID-19 on child learning. Students will take part in the creative process of researching, writing, and presenting an original…