The Economics of Higher Education: Trends, Challenges, and Debates

Harvard HGSE

Higher education holds the promise of numerous benefits for individuals, communities, and society. In the U.S., there are nearly 6,000 colleges and universities that vary in their missions, governance structures, and resources—from large, research universities to local community and technical colleges—but all must navigate changing conditions and challenges. This course examines the critical trends, funding issues, and policies that influence who goes to college, what is provided, and the…