The Rising Cost of College: Tuition, Financial Aid, and Price Discrimination (Page One Economics)

The cost of a college education seems to be skyrocketing—but is it really? Learn about the concept of price discrimination and how it affects college costs in the January 2014 issue.


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Education Level: 9-12 Non-educators College
Subjects: AP Economics Economics
Concepts: Paying for College Human Capital
Resource Types: Publication
Languages: English
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