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The Real Meaning of "Economic Value"

Study misses the boat.

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Robin Capehart
Aug 25, 2025
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I recently came across a study, Measuring the Economic Value of a Liberal Education, authored by a nonprofit research and strategy organization dedicated to “advancing knowledge and education.” The title immediately caught my attention, as the question of the true value of a college education—especially one centered in the liberal arts—has become a majo…

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